Local News
Aquatic invasives education on the waterfront
Rhonda Silence-About half of Minnesota’s counties participate in the statewide Aquatic Invasive Species program.
Minnesota group forms in pursuit of Bigfoot
Joe Friedrichs-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 continues toward development of Pike Lake Road property
Joe Friedrichs-A key figure in a group associated with polygamy and child brides continues to work on property along Pike Lake Road in Cook County.
Single vehicle crash causes power outage, temporarily blocks highway
Rhonda Silence-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.
A look at the Law Enforcement Log, July 23-28
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.
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's thoughts on new laws
Rhonda Silence-Several new laws are in effect as of August 1, and some impact motorists.
Family farms a growing branch of North Shore's green initiatives
Joe Friedrichs-Even by Cook County standards, Nick and Kristin Wharton, along with their three children, live in a remote setting in Cook County.
Emergency crews work to reach Girl Scouts after campsite lightning strike
Rhonda Silence-UPDATE: At approximately 4 a.m., the St.
Wildfire reported on Daniels Lake in BWCA in Mid-Trail area
Joe Friedrichs-UPDATE: At 6 p.m. WTIP received an update from the Forest Service.