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Twin Metals storage site near Ely. Photo courtesy of Twin Metals Minnesota

Twin Metals submits plan to mine near BWCA

Twin Metals Minnesota submitted plans today to state and federal agencies for its proposed copper-nickel mine on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Ely.

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

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, Nov. 26 - Dec. 8

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The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shared a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center from November 26 – December 8.

Taconite Harbor Energy Center. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Community gets Taconite Harbor update from MN Power

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The citizen advisory panel (CAP) was established six years ago to give community members, Schroeder residents, in particular, the opportunity to weigh in on what they would like to see happen at

The frosty view from the webcam at Lutsen Mountains - Image courtesy of Lutsen Mountains

U.S. Forest Service beginning review of Lutsen Mountains expansion request

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Lutsen Mountains would like to add some skiing opportunities to the recreation area. To grow, however, would mean use of U.S.

Restoration of Rock of Ages Lighthouse continues

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The historic Rock of Ages Lighthouse in Lake Superior had fallen into disrepair when the

Winter storm advisory for Monday's commute

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Another winter storm will be rolling across Minnesota and into Wisconsin tonight, December 8.

The old dock at Hat Point was destroyed in the severe storms in September and October 2019. Submitted photo

Grand Portage prepares for repairs, improvements to Hat Point Marina

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The Hat Point Marina – home base for the Grand Portage-Isle Royale Transportation Line for many decades – is slated for some long-needed repairs and upgrades, hopefully, this spring and su

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Kylan Hill - Photo courtesy of CO Hill

New DNR Conservation Officer in Tofte area

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As WTIP listeners likely know, with the retirement of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman in June 2019, Cook County was down a CO.

Mark Pavelich on the day of his arrest, August 15, 2019 - Cook County Sheriff's Office photo

Hockey great Pavelich determined to be mentally ill and dangerous

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Lutsen resident and Olympic gold medalist Mark Pavelich was back in the Cook County courtroom Nov. 25 for a commitment hearing.

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, Nov. 18-24

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The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shared a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center from November 18 - 24.