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Lutsen Town Hall - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Lutsen supervisors get EMS and fire department reports

The township of Lutsen meets the third Tuesday of each month. The last meeting was Oct. 15 and according to Lutsen Supervisor Andrew Beavers, it was a productive meeting.

Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, October 7-13

Rhonda Silence-

Each week the Cook County Sheriff’s Office provides a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center. WTIP requested more information on the following incidents.

Lt. Governor Flanagan talks to WTIP about "Not Your Mascot" protest

Rhonda Silence-

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and other Native American leaders will protest outside of U.S.

IRRRB Commissioner Mark Phillips shares thoughts on Polymet, Twin Metals

Rhonda Silence-

Mark Phillips, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation toured Cook County this week, along with Senator Tom Bakk and Representative Rob Ecklund. P

The torch is passed at Split Rock Lighthouse

Joe Friedrichs-

There are changes coming to one of the North Shore’s landmark sites.

Ducks in flight. Photo by US Fish & Wildlife via Flickr in Creative Commons (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)

More than half a million ducks light up weather radar in Duluth

Joe Friedrichs-

More than half a million ducks that went airborne near the Rice Lake Wildlife Refuge in northern Minnesota sent the National Weather Service (NWS) radar into a frenzy of activity Oct. 16.

Beargrease vice-president Frank Moe gets a high five from his handler (and wife) Sherri Moe in the 2018 race. Photo CJ Heithoff

International recognition for Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Rhonda Silence-

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon made an exciting announcement last week, letting racing fans know that the Beargrease is now part of an inte

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, Oct. 1-6

Rhonda Silence-

Each week the Cook County Sheriff’s Office provides a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center. WTIP requested more information on the following incidents.

Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan - Photo courtesy of Lt. Governor's Office, State of MN

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan on Indigenous Peoples Day

Rhonda Silence-

Monday, Oct. 14 was Indigenous Peoples Day here in Cook County. There were also a number of events throughout the state of Minnesota in recognition of the day.

Isle Royale moose study Feb 2019 Photo by Seth Moore, PhD, director of biology and environment, Grand Portage Band of Chippewa

Michigan lawmaker proposes moose hunt on Isle Royale

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State Rep. Steve Johnson from Michigan recently introduced a resolution calling on the National Park Service to establish a moose hunt on Isle Royale.