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The Minnesota Department of Transportation Highway 61 project is on track to start in mid-May

MnDOT on track for highway construction to begin mid-May

Discussion of the upcoming Highway 61 road construction this spring has been on the agenda of many local government meetings.


Cook County Sheriff's Office - Photo by WTIP

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, Jan. 28 - Feb. 10

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.


Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department - File photo

Telephone outage on Gunflint Trail, Fire Hall 1 staffed for emergencies

 Phone service is currently unavailable in the 388 telephone exchange in Cook County


Grand Marais Pharmacy on Highway 61 in Grand Marais. File photo by Rhonda Silence

Blue Cross-Blue Shield status change for Grand Marais Pharmacy

In January, WTIP reported that Grand Marais Pharmacy was no longer a “preferred provider” for patients with health insurance with Blue Cross/Blue Shield.


Senator Tom Bakk visiting Superior National at Lutsen. File photo by Rhonda Silence

A conversation with Senator Tom Bakk

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.


Minnesota State Capitol at night. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Short-term rental tax conversation shifts to St. Paul

The topic of short-term rental tax classification in Cook County and across Minnesota found its way to the Capitol in St. Paul.


Caucuses are being held across the state on Tuesday, Feb. 25 - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Time for our local political caucuses

Political precinct caucuses are being held across the State of Minnesota on Tuesday, February 25, starting at 7 p.m.
 


These boxes on the 2020 presidential primary signature envelople must be checked to avoid a rejected ballot. Submitted photo.

Auditor Braidy Powers reminds voters to fully complete mail-in ballot envelope

 Minnesota (for the first time since 1992) will have a presidential primary on Tuesday, March 3.