Local News
MnDOT on track for highway construction to begin mid-May
Rhonda Silence-Discussion of the upcoming Highway 61 road construction this spring has been on the agenda of many local government meetings.
A look at the Law Enforcement Log, Jan. 28 - Feb. 10
Rhonda Silence-The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shared a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center from January 28 - February 10.
Telephone outage on Gunflint Trail, Fire Hall 1 staffed for emergencies
Rhonda Silence-Phone service is currently unavailable in the 388 telephone exchange in Cook County
Blue Cross-Blue Shield status change for Grand Marais Pharmacy
Rhonda Silence-In January, WTIP reported that Grand Marais Pharmacy was no longer a “preferred provider” for patients with health insurance with Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
A conversation with Senator Tom Bakk
Rhonda Silence-Longtime District 3 Senator Tom Bakk has seen some changes to his position at the State Capitol. He lost his seat as Senate minority leader on February 1 to Senator Susan Kent of Woodbury.
Short-term rental tax conversation shifts to St. Paul
Joe Friedrichs-The topic of short-term rental tax classification in Cook County and across Minnesota found its way to the Capitol in St. Paul.
Time for our local political caucuses
Rhonda Silence-Political precinct caucuses are being held across the State of Minnesota on Tuesday, February 25, starting at 7 p.m.
Two snowmobilers seriously injured in crash by Blueberry Lake
Rhonda Silence-On Tuesday, February 18, at 10:05 a.m.
Auditor Braidy Powers reminds voters to fully complete mail-in ballot envelope
Rhonda Silence-Minnesota (for the first time since 1992) will have a presidential primary on Tuesday, March 3.