Local News
Water pipeline from Lake Superior begins to show value for Lutsen Mountains
-The winter of 2017-18 was a step in the right direction for the Lake Superior-Poplar River Water District water-pipeline project.
Arrowhead Electric CEO talks renewable energy in Cook County
-Arrowhead Electric Cooperative based in Cook County continues to work at offering customers more renewable energy resources and opportunities.
Grand Portage moose count finds numbers stable, animals healthy
-Northeastern Minnesota’s moose population dropped some during the past year, but it appears to have leveled off after the big declines of a decade ago.
Drug bust takes thousands of narcotic pills off local streets
-A Thunder Bay man was arrested March 2 in Grand Portage near the international line with more than 3,000 narcotic pills.
"Still the One" membership drive raises $20,035
Jana Kokemiller-Berka-WTIP’s “Still the One” membership drive wrapped up at noon on Monday, March 5, and we’re thrilled to say that thanks to the help of many, MANY, people, we reached our goal of $
Bakk discusses budget surplus, gun control
-The state of Minnesota has a budget surplus of more than $3 million.
Congressional candidate Stauber talks on key issues for 8th District
-Pete Stauber is the Republican candidate for the United States Congress in Minnesota's 8th district. WTIP's Jay Andersen recently spoke with Stauber to discuss his stance on a number of
Forest Service talks snowmobile use near the Boundary Waters
-During the winter months, the BWCA Wilderness Act of 1978 requires everyone who enters the wilderness to have a permit and generally prohibits recreational snowmobile use.
Lynx attacks dog on leash near Lake Superior
-There have been numerous lynx sightings in Cook County and along the North Shore in the winter of 2017-18.
No injuries in crash near Gunflint Lake
Rhonda Silence-The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has released the details on a two-vehicle crash that occurred on South Gunflint Lake Road on Sunday, February 18.