Local News
Telemedicine comes to North Shore Health
Rhonda Silence-North Shore Health has formed a partnership with Avera eCAre, a Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based emergency services provider.
Wildlife organization questions DNR wolf count
-Results from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2016-17 wolf population survey suggest Minnesota’s wolf population has increased 25 percent since the 2015-16 survey.
DNR seeks input on local trout lakes, bass management
-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on a review of stream trout management and special stream trout regulations on Kraut, North Shady, Peanut, Squash, Thompson, Thrus
Moose killed in vehicle collision on Gunflint
Rhonda Silence-The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has released details on a moose/vehicle collision on the Gunflint Trail on Friday, September 22.
Sheriff's Office seeks tips in hit and run
Rhonda Silence- A Grand Marais man reported a hit and run to his parked vehicle at about 11 p.m. on Saturday night, September 23.
Remembering a fallen firefighter
Rhonda Silence-The State of Minnesota recognizes the sacrifice of firefighters who have perished with the Fallen Firefighters Memorial at the State Capitol.
Sawtooth Mountain CEO discusses Health Center "funding cliff"
-The Health Center Funding Cliff may become a reality in just days. If that happens, the Health Center Program will incur a 70% reduction to program funding.
Minnesota wolf population likely increased by 25 percent over last year
Associated Press (AP)-Results from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2016-17 wolf population survey suggest Minnesota’s wolf population has increased 25 percent since the 2015-16 survey.
Wildlife researcher seeks support to solve mystery of brainworm transmission in moose
-Scientists believe moose acquire an often deadly brainworm in Minnesota when they eat snails and slugs carrying the parasite’s larvae.