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Cook County/Grand Marais Airport. WTIP file photo

Event to highlight variety of news from local airport

It’s busy times at the Grand Marais/Cook County Airport. A recently expanded paved runway can now accommodate charter planes carrying up to 30 passengers.

Martin Kubik is the founder of the Boundary Waters Advisory Committee. Submitted photo

The success story of a BWCA hiking trail

Joe Friedrichs-

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is known for its endless options for, well, canoeing. However, the BWCA also features more than 200 miles of hiking and backpacking trails.

Minnesota publication asks if PolyMet, Twin Metals can fight climate change

Joe Friedrichs-

An article published last week in the online publication MinnPost explores the notion of what role proposed copper-nickel mines in northeastern Minnesota can play in defeating climate change.

North Shore businesses find the benefits of 'going green'

Joe Friedrichs-

A variety of local businesses in Cook County are finding firsthand some of the benefits within the green movement.

Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk. WTIP file photo

Doo-Kirk to host 'coffee with the commissioner' events in Grand Marais

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk says she is looking to expand the means for direct communication between local residents and the elected officials serving on the county board.

A wolf is brought from Michigan to Isle Royale. Photo courtesy of National Park Service

Michigan wolf brought to Isle Royale as reintroduction effort continues

Joe Friedrichs-

Isle Royale National Park resumed its wolf translocation project this month. On Friday, Sept.

MN DNR hunter education instructors needed

Rhonda Silence-

In recent years, School District 166 began offering outdoor recreation safety programming to sixth grade students.

Deadline nears for Isle Royale Cultural Resources Management Plan comments

The deadline for comments on the draft Isle Royale National Park Cultural Resource Management Plan and Environmental Assessment is September 6.

Stauber talks Twin Metals mine in WTIP interview

Joe Friedrichs-

Pete Stauber represents Minnesota’s Eighth District in the U.S. House. He was in Ely Aug.

Artemisia Acupuncture welcomed by colleagues

Rhonda Silence-

Artemisia Acupuncture, operated by Charles Bishop, L.Ac, began accepting clients in July.