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The welcome sign at Windigo on Isle Royale National Park - Photo by Rhonda Silence

National Park Service proposes changes at Isle Royale

Rhonda Silence-

The National Park Service is considering changes to the quiet Windigo visitor center at Isle Royale National Park.


 

8th Congressional District candidate Jason Metsa stops by WTIP

Rhonda Silence-

It has been a busy election season. WTIP has been happy to talk to a number of candidates in the state and local level.


 

Progress toward removal of car in Poplar River

Rhonda Silence-

On July 12, a 1995 Roadster motorhome crashed on Highway 61 in Lutsen, nearly tumbling into the Poplar River, 40 feet below.


 

Update: Wildfire in the BWCAW is controlled

Rhonda Silence-

According to Patrick Johnson, the assistant


 

New managing editor of the Duluth News Tribune visits WTIP

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The Duluth News Tribune has a new managing editor.


Groundbreaking celebration in Lutsen. Photo by Sterling Anderson

Groundbreaking celebration held for new workforce housing in Lutsen

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On July 31, a number of local and area leaders gathered for the groundbreaking celebration at 4 Directions Dwellings on Alta Miikana Rd.


 

Update: Wildfire burning six miles southwest of Seagull Lake in BWCA

Joe Friedrichs-

UPDATE: At approximately 5:15 p.m. on July 31 the U.S. Forest Service sent the following update on the wildfire. 


 

Cook County under "High" fire danger rating

Rhonda Silence-

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that the current fire danger rating for Cook County is HIGH, which means fires start easily and spread at a fast rate.


Cook County Search and Rescue prepared for an emergency rescue effort, but was cancelled on Friday, July 27

Emergency beacon false alarm in BWCAW

Rhonda Silence-

Cook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue crews mobilized for what could have been a massive rescue operation just after noon on Friday, July 27.