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Becky Bystrom Bocklund has made good progress in her recovery from a severe case of COVID-19. Photo by Rhonda Silence

COVID-19 survivor Becky Bystrom Bocklund tells her story

Rhonda Silence-

Cook County has been fortunate. Our county has had a relatively low count of COVID-19 cases. And most of those cases have been relatively mild.


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Unvaccinated people continue to be primary source of COVID spread in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

With at least 15 new cases of COVID-19 documented in Cook County in a recent report and through Nov.


The damaged electric meter at the antenna site. Submitted photo

Vandals cause power outage and tamper with radio equipment

Rhonda Silence-

Sometime in the early evening on Sunday, Nov. 7, vandals damaged equipment at the antenna site on the hillside overlooking Grand Marais.


Pigeon River border crossing station. WTIP file photo by Joe Friedrichs

Pigeon River border crossing opens to Canadians as travel ban lifts

Joe Friedrichs-

For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinated Canadians will be allowed to cross into the U.S. for reasons that include tourism or family visits.


Officials gathered for this historical recognition of 1854 Treaty boundaries. Photo courtesy of 1854 Treaty Authority

New highway signs honor 1854 Treaty boundaries

Rhonda Silence-

At a gathering hosted by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa on October 30, the need to work together and to understand treaty rights was mentioned many times.


Cook County line. Submitted photo

Case count for COVID-19 climbs in Cook County ahead of vaccine event for kids

Joe Friedrichs-

The case count for COVID-19 continues to climb in Cook County.


Ski seasons likely to be shorter in northeastern Minnesota due to climate change. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Climate change impacts will be wide ranging across 1854 treaty lands

Joe Friedrichs-

It’s no secret that many people like to cross country ski and downhill ski near the North Shore each winter. Both are economic drivers and bring people to the area for vacations.


Blueberry Island sunset on Lake Superior. Photo by Travis Novitsky

New study analyzes effects of land dispossession on Native Americans

Joe Friedrichs-

Historical research shows that land dispossession and forced migration are the primary means by which settler populations achieve large-scale political and economic control over Indigenous populations


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

COVID vaccine events scheduled for Cook County kids ages 5-11

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County youth between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

The first vaccination event for children in this age range is Friday, Nov. 12 from 1-6 p.m.