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A photo of the McKinley Fire between Talkeetna and Willow, Alaska. Photo by Katie Writer from KTNA radio

Alaska governor cuts public radio funds, says 'stay tuned' to radios during wildfires

Joe Friedrichs-

A small community radio station providing updates on at least two large wildfires burning in Alaska will have its budget slashed after a recent move by Alaska’s Republican Gov.


Cook County Sheriff's Office - logo courtesy of Cook County Sheriff's Office

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, August 8-13

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.


North Shore Hospital and Care Center. Submitted photo

Hospital levy to increase again in 2020, up 62 percent in two years

Joe Friedrichs-

A levy increase of $200,000 in 2020 for North Shore Hospital and Care Center will contribute to an overall increase in taxes for Cook County property owners.


Back-to-School can mean tax savings for some parents. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Save school supply receipts for possible tax savings

Rhonda Silence-
Parents around the State of Minnesota are in the midst of shopping for school supplies.

The Lux Lake Prescribed Fire is scheduled for fall 2019. Image courtesy of US Forest Service

Mid-Gunflint is at 'high risk' of damage from wildfire, prescribed burns scheduled

Joe Friedrichs-

The Mid-Gunflint Trail area is at high risk for property loss and other damage should a wildfire erupt in the near future, according to information shared by the US Forest Service during a public meet


National Weather Service

Other options available during Duluth weather radar update

Joe Friedrichs-

WTIP, many Cook County residents and visitors to the North Shore utilize the National Weather Service radar in Duluth to follow the local weather.


Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, August 6-12

Rhonda Silence-

Each week the Cook County Sheriff’s Offic


Mary Owen, MD, director of the Center of American Indian and Minority Health - Photo courtesy of UMD Medical School

Speaking with Dr. Mary Owen, Center of American Indian and Minority Health

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The University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth first began offering American Indian student programs in the early 1970s.


Highway 61 construction in 2018. Photo by Rhonda Silence

More rumble strips coming to Highway 61 in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Despite vocal opposition from a few Cook County residents, Minnesota Department of Transportation staff will be installing sinusoidal rumble strips at various locations along Highway 61 starting Monda