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Liz Valenica (second from right) stands with other park staff at Isle Royale. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Interim superintendent named at Isle Royale

The longtime superintendent of Isle Royale National Park retired in early November.

Howard Hedstrom talks to WTIP about his lengthy career and family ties to the lumber company. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Howard Hedstrom on leaving the family-owned business

At the end of October, Hedstrom Lumber Company announced that after 43 years of service, including 30 years as president, Howard Hedstrom had

Arrowhead Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Lusten. Submitted image

WTIP learns more about recent power outages impacting the North Shore

Two power outages on the North Shore and throughout Cook County have been confusing and perhaps frustrating for some local residents in recent weeks.

Deer in Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Christa R. via Flickr on Creative Commons

Forecast looks favorable for deer opener on the North Shore

Joe Friedrichs-

Hunters will take to the woods in Cook County Saturday morning (Nov. 9) for the opening of Minnesota’s firearms deer season.

The brutal joys of netting fish on the Gunflint Trail

Joe Friedrichs-

Recreational netting for whitefish and cisco is currently open on designated lakes in Cook County. There are six lakes that open to netting in the late fall and early portion of the winter.

Former Cook County resident enters plea for sex crimes against minors

Rhonda Silence-

A former Cook County resident who moved last year during his senior year of high school returned to Grand Marais Oct.

Solar panels atop the Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

WTIP wants your feedback on 'Going Green in Cook County'

The people who call the North Shore home are often recognized for their creative and innovative thinking and lifestyles.

Kirk Lee Bigby outside the Cook County Courthouse in 2017. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Bluefin shooter, business named in wrongful death lawsuit

Rhonda Silence-

Kirk Lee Bigby is back in the news.

The Tofte district of Superior National Forest is seeking comments - Map image courtesy of US Forest Service

Forest Service seeks comments on Tofte Landscape Project

Rhonda Silence-

The U.S. Forest Service is considering a new approach to vegetation management in the Tofte Ranger District.

Former NHL star arrested in Lutsen found unfit for trial

Joe Friedrichs-

A well-known Minnesota hockey player who won a gold medal in the 1980 Olympics is not fit to stand trial and needs assistance to deal with psychiatric issues, a judge ruled in the Cook County Courthou