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Aquatic Invasives Species Inspector Scott Brown on the job at the Grand Marais Rec Park - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Aquatic invasives education on the waterfront

About half of Minnesota’s counties participate in the statewide Aquatic Invasive Species program.


A mass of fur in the North Woods may lead to Bigfoot tips. Submitted phtoto

Minnesota group forms in pursuit of Bigfoot

Great Lakes Sasquatch is a group of Minnesota-based researchers currently gathering reports of possible bigfoot encounters or sightings from the Great Lakes region.


Seth Jeffs property on Pike Lake Road in summer 2019. Submitted photo

Seth Jeffs continues toward development of Pike Lake Road property

A key figure in a group associated with polygamy and child brides continues to work on property along Pike Lake Road in Cook County.


Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

Single vehicle crash causes power outage, temporarily blocks highway

A single vehicle crash on Highway 61 between Grand Marais and Lutsen took out a power pole at 11 p.m. on Friday, August 2.


Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, July 23-28

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.


Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic announces plan to combat opioid addiction in Cook County

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic announced details today of a medication-assisted treatment program which helps patients struggling with opioid use disorder.


Sheriff Pat Eliasen - Photo courtesy of Cook County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Pat Eliasen's thoughts on new laws

Several new laws are in effect as of August 1, and some impact motorists.


Nick and Mary June Wharton at their Good Nature Farm in Cook County. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Family farms a growing branch of North Shore's green initiatives

Even by Cook County standards, Nick and Kristin Wharton, along with their three children, live in a remote setting in Cook County.


Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

Wildfire reported on Daniels Lake in BWCA in Mid-Trail area

UPDATE: At 6 p.m. WTIP received an update from the Forest Service.