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Former NHL star arrested in Lutsen on suspicion of felony assault

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen confirmed with WTIP that former NHL star and Olympic gold medalist Mark Pavelich was arrested Aug. 15 in Lutsen on suspicion of felony assault.


Fire on Superior National Forest in 2018. Photo courtesy of US Forest Service

Forest Service to hold fire information meeting Monday up the Gunflint

Joe Friedrichs-

Staff from the US Forest Service from both the Tofte and Gunflint Districts are holding a town-hall style meeting from 4-5 p.m.  Monday, Aug. 19 at the Mid-Gunflint Trail Fire Hall.


From one home to eight, the Nordic Star neighborhood in Grand Marais has grown. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Community Conversation: The Nordic Star Neighborhood

Rhonda Silence-

There has been quite a bit of activity on Second Street in Grand Marais over the last year or so, as ground was broken, driveways were punched in and houses were installed in the Nordic Star developme


Saganaga cabin fire 08-11-19 - Community members turned out to fight the fire - Photo by Marco Manzo III

Lake Saganaga cabin and boathouse destroyed by fire

Rhonda Silence-

The peace and serenity of Lake Saganaga was shattered at 7:17 p.m. Sunday, August 11 when the sound of an overheated propane tank rocked the vicinity of a 55-year-old cabin on the Canadian side.


Seth Jeffs. Photo courtesy of the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department in Colorado

Polygamist leader and brother of Seth Jeffs has mental breakdown, lawyer says

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Imprisoned polygamist leader Warren Jeffs has suffered a mental breakdown and isn't fit to give a deposition in a sex abuse case against him, according to a recent court filing.


Bob Padzieski charges his electric vehicle at home before a ride up the Gunflint. Photo by Ginny Padzieski

Electric vehicles find a home on the Gunflint Trail and Highway 61

Joe Friedrichs-

Bob and Ginny Padzieski of Grand Marais purchased a Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid car in 2019. They did so for a variety of reasons, including both environmental and economic factors.


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

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, July 28 - August 4

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.


Minnesota Department of Commerce Commissioner Steve Kelley at WTIP Community Radio - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Steve Kelley visits WTIP

Rhonda Silence-

Steve Kelley, a former Minnesota legislator and Fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, was named as Minnesota Department of Commerce co


Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

Clinic staff discuss plan to combat opioid addiction

Joe Friedrichs-

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic announced in July a medication-assisted treatment program that helps patients struggling with opioid use disorder.