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Isle Royale. WTIP file photo.

Isle Royale to delay 2020 opening due to coronavirus concerns

Joe Friedrichs-

Isle Royale National Park, in response to guidance from the state of Michigan and the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, is announcing a delay in the opening date of the park to support federa


Deer in Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Christa R. via Flickr on Creative Commons

DNR asks for help with deer poaching case in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

A local conservation officer with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help with an ongoing case involving deer that were shot and killed out of season.


Small Business Development Center Consultant Pat Campanaro - Photo courtesy of UMD

Local Small Business Development Center can help navigate COVID-19 assistance programs

Rhonda Silence-

Over the past few weeks, as the economic impact of COVID-19 becomes clear, a number of state and federal programs have been launched to assist small businesses.


Smokey Bear at Grand Marais DNR office is currently saying low fire danger, but that could change quickly - Photo Rhonda Silence

DNR to enact fire restrictions early this season

Rhonda Silence-

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that although the current fire danger rating for Cook County is low, that could change quickly as snow melts.


Grand Portage Band flag. Submitted image

Grand Portage primary election postponed to June 9

Rhonda Silence-

If it were not for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa would today be announcing the results of its tribal council primary election.


Coronavirus, COVID-19. Image courtesy of the CDC

WTIP's ongoing coverage of coronavirus in Minnesota

Joe Friedrichs-

This story was first published March 12, 2020 and continues with up-to-the-minute information. 


North Shore Health and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic have a unique partnership, officials say.

Grand Marais hospital could face a shortage of personal protection equipment

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Local healthcare officials continue to plan for the potential arrival and spread of COVID-19.


Image courtesy of Cook County Sheriff's Office

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, March 10-24

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shared a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center from February 25 - March 9.


Cook County Sheriff's Office - Photo courtesy of Sheriff's Office

Fire destroys cabin at Bearskin Lodge on the Gunflint Trail

Joe Friedrichs-

A structure fire over the weekend resulted in the loss of a cabin at Bearskin Lodge up the Gunflint Trail.


Beau Larson and Hana Bucholz in Crested Butte, Colorado. Submitted photo

Lutsen's Beau Larson gives coronavirus update from Colorado

Rhonda Silence-

Beau Larson, who grew up in Cook County, now lives and works in Gunnison County, Colorado.