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Lutsen Mountains ski area. Photo by Jaye White

U.S. Forest Service prepares to study impact of Lutsen Mountains expansion proposal

Joe Friedrichs-

As WTIP has been reporting for several years, Lutsen Mountains would like to expand by adding more skiing oppo


Tony Hegg and Jessica Vega enjoy some outdoor time in Shanghai--with masks. Submitted photo

Tony Hegg: still doing well in Shanghai, China

Rhonda Silence-

As Minnesota and the rest of the nation consider how and when to loosen restrictions on activities, eyes on are on China, and how it has handled the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic.


Print media organizations are facing new financial challenges through the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

COVID-19 crisis creates financial threat to regional news media

Joe Friedrichs-

News media along the North Shore, throughout northeastern Minnesota and across the state, particularly those in the print industry, are finding themselves at a crossroads for how to move forward throu


North Shore Hospital. Submitted picture

Local update from North Shore hospital

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a busy meeting of the Cook County Hospital District Board April 23.


Minnesota State Capitol at night. Photo by Rhonda Silence

State officials working on COVID-19 preparedness for business re-openings

Rhonda Silence-
Judy Erickson, the government relations representative for the Cook County Chamber, shared a comprehensive legislative update this week.
 

Frank Ceo with KN95 respirator masks for North Shore Health. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Former CDC representative Frank Ceo now imports respirator masks for medical workers

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Frank Ceo, a retired health communications specialist, is putting his past experience with the Centers for Disease Control to good use—from his home on the Gunflint Trail. 

Colvill Fire Department - WTIP file photo, Rhonda Silence

Hovland brush fire destroys shed but is quickly extinguished

Rhonda Silence-
A page went out to the Hovland and Colvill Fire Departments and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at 3:46 p.m.

Cascade State Park. Photo by Jaye White

North Shore state parks 'crowded' with visitors from outside the area

Joe Friedrichs-

Illegal camping, large crowds at local state parks and not following social-distancing guidelines are among the reports coming in from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers w


John Butcher, seen here with his wife Julie, is the CEO of Caribou Coffee. They own property on the North Shore. Submitted photo

Caribou Coffee CEO and local property owner engaged with COVID-19 talks at state level

Joe Friedrichs-

Discussions at the state and local levels continue regarding safeguards that could allow more businesses to reopen while keeping their employees and customers safe.


Grand Portage Tribal Chair Beth Drost, July 2019 - WTIP file photo by Rhonda Silence

Grand Portage Tribal Chair Beth Drost with community update

Rhonda Silence-
During the COVID-19 pandemic, WTIP Community Radio continues to speak with various community leaders on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.