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A visit with Grand Portage Tribal Council candidate Mike Keyport

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is holding its general election on Tuesday, June 12.


A workforce housing project in Grand Marais nears completion

WTIP Housing Series: Part three, solutions to the problem

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This is part three of an in-depth report on the local housing market titled: ‘WTIP Housing Series: The Long-Term Rental Crunch.’


Resort communities in Colorado are also facing a workforce housing crunch. Photo by Maggie Friedrichs

Housing Series: Part two, long-term rentals lacking in tourist destinations

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This is part two of an in-depth report on the local housing market titled: ‘WTIP Housing Series: The Long-Term Rental Crunch.’


Sophie and Kyle Wyatt

WTIP Housing Series: Part one, the journey of finding a long-term rental

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This is part one of an in-depth report on the local housing market titled: ‘WTIP Housing Series: The Long-Term Rental Crunch.’


 

Lutsen Mountains copes with international worker visa situation

Rhonda Silence-

As WTIP has reported in the past, the North Shore relies heavily on an international workforce.


 

Health Department warns public about raw chicken from Ruby's Pantry

Rhonda Silence-

 The health departments of Wisconsin and Minnesota are investigating at least four cases of salmonellosis affecting one Minnesota resident and three Wisconsin residents.


 

Chamber director shares news on building the workforce

Rhonda Silence-

Ida Rukavina, an aide to Senator Amy Klobuchar contacted the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority and the Cook County Chamber this week to let the county know that the number of H-2


The Lake Superior Project/Logo by Lauryl Loberg

LSProject: How a 3-year-old boy found an ancient artifact on a Grand Marais beach

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In late October of 2010, much of North America experienced a huge storm complex, known as an extratropical cyclone. Minnesota experienced the lowest barometric pressures ever recorded.


Claudia, a former international worker who spent some time at Thomsonite Beach Inn

Thomsonite Beach Inn welcomes international workers

Rhonda Silence-

Changes to the international worker programs have caused problems for some businesses on the North Shore.


Respect and remembrance at Memorial Day ceremony - Photo by Gary Siesennop

Community gathers for Memorial Day remembrance

Rhonda Silence-

Community members gathered on the Cook County courthouse on Monday, May 28 for an observance of Memorial Day. About 80 people were in attendance under bright sunny skies.