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Border Patrol introduces new option for small boat border crossings

Many North Shore residents and visitors enjoy fishing and boating on the beautiful lakes along the U.S. – Canadian border.

Judy Erickson, the government relations consultant for the Cook County Chamber - Photo courtesy of the chamber

Cook County Chamber gets end-of-session update

Rhonda Silence-

Having a presence at the State Capitol is important to the Cook County Chamber. Judy Erickson is the Chamber’s governme

A large pine falls on a home during the 1999 Blowdown storm. Photo courtesy of Jim Cordes

Blowdown Series: Part two, the four corners of the storm

Joe Friedrichs-

In part two of WTIP’s commemorative look back on the 1999 Boundary Waters Blowdown storm, we share the stories of four people who were in different areas located near, or in, the Boundary Waters

Gunflint Trail evac exercise 2019 - radio communications - Photo courtesy of Cook County Emergency Management

How long does it take to evacuate the Gunflint Trail?

Rhonda Silence-

Emergency radios were busy this week as emergency responders sought to answer the question, "How long does it take to evacuate the cabin owners, lodges and forest visitors of the upper Gunflint T

Tomahawk prescribed burn - Photo courtesy of US Forest Service Zone Fire Management Officer Patricia Johnson

Prescribed burns under way on North Shore

Rhonda Silence-

Northlanders have likely noticed a haze hanging over the region, thanks to fires in Northwest Ontario and here on the North Shore.

The helicopter that would visit Grand Marais if the city grants approval - Photo courtesy of Lake Superior Helicopter Tours

Fisherman's Picnic may see helicopter tours in Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-

Eric Monson of Lake Superior Helicopter Tours was at the Wednesday, May 29 Grand Marais City Council meeting to introduce the ide

Ecklund looks back on 2019 legislative session

Joe Friedrichs-

The Minnesota House of Representatives wrapped up the 2019 legislative session Saturday, May 25. Their work concluded by approving a new two-year state budget.

Border lakes paddlers Matthew Peterson (left) and Peter Wagner after an epic journey. Submitted photo

Minnesotans break record for border waters paddle

Joe Friedrichs-

Over Memorial Day Weekend, two Minnesota paddlers, Matthew Peterson and Peter Wagner, set out on a legendary paddle across the border lakes along the international line between Minnesota and Ontario.

Nature Conservancy tree planting at Cascade under way

Rhonda Silence-

Years ago, travelers on Highway 61 began to notice the decline of the birch trees along the roadway.

Blowdown Series: Part one, all eyes on the storm

Joe Friedrichs-

Twenty years ago this summer the Boundary Waters and other parts of northern Minnesota were impacted by what is forever known as the Blowdown storm.