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Red pine canopy - Photo by Brett Whaley, Flickr

Gunflint ranger addresses concerns about logging at George Washington Pines

Forest management that will include logging operations at the popular George Washington Pines area on the Gunflint Trail are a topic of discussion for many who recreate in the area.

Twin Cities senator ousts Bakk from Minnesota Senate DFL lead

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Minnesota state Sen. Susan Kent defeated longtime Sen. Tom Bakk in an election for the leadership of the DFL Senate caucus.

EDA starts thinking of succession planning

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When the Cook County-Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) held its January meeting, one of the first matters of business was

Court imposes sentence in criminal sexual conduct against minors case

A former Cook County resident, who moved to Wisconsin during his senior year at Cook County High School, returned to Grand Marais on January 28 for sentencing on felony charges of criminal sexual cond

Public Health & Human Services update - January 24

WTIP's North Shore Morning host, Jane Alexander talks with Cook County Public Health and Human Services Executive Administrative Assistant, Sara Hadley for this month's PHHS update.

Early voting underway for March 3 presidential primary

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

Redington wins 2020 Beargrease marathon

A tired but happy Ryan Redington became the 2020 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon winner at 4:36 p.m. Tuesday. This was his second Beargrease Marathon win in three years.

Grand Marais Pharmacy explains "non-preferred provider" status

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There have been many changes in the pharmacy situation in Grand Marais in the last year.

MN DNR Conservation Officer Kylan Hill 01-21-20

Local conservation officer shares story of snowmobile rescue

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources responded to a call of lost snowmobilers just before 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19.

Paula Overby has been involved with the MN DFL in many ways. She is seeking endorsement in the 2020 US Senate race. WTIP photo.

Former Green Party candidate Overby to seek DFL endorsement

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2020 is a major election year. The nation will be voting for president and some key legislative seats.