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The Highway 61 cairn sign welcoming visitors to Grand Portage - File photo Rhonda Silence

An update from Grand Portage Health Services

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The number of COVID-19 cases has climbed significantly in Cook County in October and November.


Communication tower in Cook County. File photo by Rhonda Silence

AT&T's FirstNet adds to, but doesn't replace, existing communication system

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FirstNet, along with AT&T, recently announced an expansion of wireless communications for emergency responders.


Juan Martinez is the tribal liaison on Superior National Forest. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Superior National Forest hires first full-time tribal liaison

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When Juan Martinez traveled to the Grand Portage Lodge with other staff from the United States Forest Service to meet with the tribal council, he knew it was important to show respect for requesting t


Lutsen Mountains sign on Highway 61. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Variety of concerns about Lutsen Mountains expansion shared during public forum

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Officials from Superior National Forest hosted a virtual open house Nov.


Ambulance and emergency responders. WTIP file photo

ICU beds fill across Minnesota as COVID numbers continue to climb

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Minnesota health officials say the state is currently in the middle of a coronavirus “blizzard” with its rate of new infections the worst in the nation over the past seven days.


Gunflint Trail sign. WTIP file photo

Logging brings new look to Gunflint Trail ski area as winter nears

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Wildfires in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the proposed expansion of Lutsen Mountains kept a bulk of WTIP’s coverage of Superior National Forest focused on the Tofte R


Superior National Forest sign. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Former White House lawyer talks treaty rights and environmental issues in Minnesota

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State and federal agencies are seeking input from the public at this time that could impact the future of copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, tourism along the North S


Snowmaking at Lutsen Mountains will proceed as planned in 2021. File photo Rhonda Silence, November 2014

Lake Superior to Lutsen Mountains waterline ready for snowmaking

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The water line that runs from Lake Superior to Lutsen Mountains to provide water for snowmaking operations at the ski hill has been in the news in years past.


Housing is a key issue facing Cook County. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Cook County still faces housing shortage despite decades of effort to solve the problem

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An article from Minnesota Public Radio focused on the lack of workforce housing in Cook County reads: “Small towns all across Minnesota are trying to attract businesses to provide jobs for worke


Lake near the BWCA. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

MPCA explains why so many lakes near the Boundary Waters are listed as 'impaired'

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Just one new body of water in Cook County was added to the state's impaired waters list in a report rele