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PolyMet permit process sign. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

WaterLegacy attorney talks EPA audit of PolyMet permit

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The Office of Inspector General of the U.S.


Sandi McQuatters and Emily Kettleson are ready to help at the Grand Marais DMV. Photo by Rhonda Silence

New Grand Marais Department of Motor Vehicles open for business

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The Grand Marais Department of Motor Vehicles opened at a new location, at Terra Bella Floral, at 407 4th Avenue East in Grand Marais, on June 5.


Vacation rentals are common on the North Shore. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

A tax policy confusion: Where do short-term rental properties fit?

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Property owners and businesses in Cook County that operate short-term rentals could see large increases in their property taxes in the coming years if a state directive becomes reality.  


U.S. Forest Service Tofte Ranger District map showing the location of Lichen Lake - Image courtesy of U.S. Forest Service

Lichen Lake canoeists found safe

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 A late night page sent Cook County Search and Rescue out on an extensive search on Tuesday, June 11.


Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, May 13-27

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Each week the Cook County Sheriff’s Office provides a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center in the past week.


ATVs are currently allowed on sections of the Gunflint Trail - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Planning commission approves opening bulk of Gunflint Trail to ATV use

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About a dozen people showed up at the Cook County Courthouse June 12 for a public hearing that could open a large section of the Gunflint Trail to ATV use.


Highway 61 going through Grand Marais, June 2019 - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Bids for Grand Marais Highway 61 reconstruction higher than expected

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Bids for the reconstruction of Highway 61 from Cutface Creek, through the City of Grand Marais, to just before County Road 14 in Colvill, have come in much higher than anticipated.


US Forest Service logo courtesy of USDA Forest Service

Forest Service says Gunston Lake Fire in Lake County under control

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The U.S. Forest Service has provided more information on a wildfire in the Kawishiwi Ranger District, west of Isabella in Lake County.


A trainee practices using a firing device to ignite a controlled burn. Photo courtesy of MN Wildfire Academy

Local forester Aaron Mielke helping out at MN Wildfire Academy

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The 19th annual Minnesota Wildfire Academy was held this week, June 3-7, at Itasca Community College and the University of MN campus in Grand Rapids.  Organizers say about 800 students have been


Local DNR Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman to retire soon

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WTIP Community Radio has been happy over the years to have Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman in the studio to talk about various natural resources matters.<