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Weekend News Roundup for September 23
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days.
Forest Service seeks comments on possible expansion of Lutsen Mountains
Rhonda Silence-If you have thoughts on the possible expansion of the Lutsen Mountains Ski Area, the time to comment is now.
Waterfowl hunting season starts this weekend in Minnesota
-Duck hunting is expected to be good when Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season opens a half-hour before sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 23.
Susie Island returned to Grand Portage Band
-The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and The Nature Conservancy announced this week that Susie Island has been returned to the tribe.
Work begins on Grand Marais workforce housing development
Rhonda Silence-Progress is being made toward the construction of the first phase of workforce housing in Grand Marais by One Roof Housing.
City Council approves rezoning request for possible multifamily housing complex
Rhonda Silence-The Grand Marais City Council tackled a number of issues at its September 13 meeting.
Rear-end collision on east Highway 61
-There was a collision on east Highway 61 just before 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18 when a vehicle that was stopping for a school bus was rear-ended.
Grand Portage biologist discusses 2017 moose hunt
-An estimated 42 bull moose will likely be harvested this year during a moose hunt by three Chippewa bands in northeastern Minnesota.
Weekend News Roundup for September 16
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. Former head of county Human Services makes first court appearance. Area state park accounts are hacked.
North Shore Health utilizing Avera telehealth network
-Avera eCARE helps provide emergency support to rural hospitals when