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Take precautions to avoid problem bears

The latest report from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers included the news of a mother bear with two cubs entering structures in the mid-Gunflint Trail area.

Sheriff reminds public of telephone scams

It's happened to all of us. We pick up the phone to hear an unwanted -- and often unfriendly -- voice seeking money or wanting access to our personal information.

Hospital lights stay bright despite public concern

There was a meeting of the Cook County Hospital District Board Thursday, Aug. 23. The August meeting is typically when the hospital board sets the levy for the upcoming year.

Work is under way in Mountain Iron on the Iron Tykes Daycare - Photo by Shawntel Gruba

Iron Range addressing childcare issues with new facility

Rhonda Silence-

As many local parents and employers know, finding adequate daycare can be a struggle.

Childcare in Cook County: seeking solutions

Rhonda Silence-

Although Cook County is a wonderful place to live and raise a family, for some it can be a difficult place to live.

Gubernatorial debate in Grand Rapids set to air on WTIP canceled

The 2018 Greater Minnesota Governor’s Forum scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 21 in Grand Rapids, Minn, has been canceled.

Cook County group heads to Puerto Rico to recruit workers

As the summer of 2018 begins to wind down, business owners and community leaders on the North Shore continue to look for innovative and reliable means to attract employees.

Air quality alert issued for Cook County, Boundary Waters

Joe Friedrichs-

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for the northern half of Minnesota effective through Sunday, August 19 at noon.

Nesgoda Services Inc. crew - Gary Nesgoda, Ryan Waerzeggers, Nedko Krastov, Connor Franks, Bennett Trepanier, Nick Hingos

Nesgoda Services, Inc. opens at Cedar Grove Business Park

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County-Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) was pleased to welcome a new lot owner to the Cedar Grove Business Park on Wednesday, August 15. Nesgoda Services, Inc.

Lutsen Resort sold to new owners

After 30 years of ownership, Scott Harrison and Nancy Burns have turned over the iconic Lutsen Resort to new owners.