Local News

warning: Declaration of views_handler_argument::options_validate(&$form, &$form_state) should be compatible with views_handler::options_validate($form, &$form_state) in /home/wtip/archive.wtip.org/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_argument.inc on line 917.
warning: Declaration of views_handler_argument::query() should be compatible with views_handler::query($group_by = false) in /home/wtip/archive.wtip.org/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_argument.inc on line 917.
warning: Declaration of views_handler_sort::options_validate(&$form, &$form_state) should be compatible with views_handler::options_validate($form, &$form_state) in /home/wtip/archive.wtip.org/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_sort.inc on line 165.
warning: Declaration of views_handler_sort::options_submit(&$form, &$form_state) should be compatible with views_handler::options_submit($form, &$form_state) in /home/wtip/archive.wtip.org/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_sort.inc on line 165.
warning: Declaration of views_handler_sort::query() should be compatible with views_handler::query($group_by = false) in /home/wtip/archive.wtip.org/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_sort.inc on line 165.
warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter::options_validate(&$form, &$form_state) should be compatible with views_handler::options_validate($form, &$form_state) in /home/wtip/archive.wtip.org/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_filter.inc on line 599.
warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter::query() should be compatible with views_handler::query($group_by = false) in /home/wtip/archive.wtip.org/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_filter.inc on line 599.
warning: Declaration of views_plugin_query::options_submit(&$form, &$form_state) should be compatible with views_plugin::options_submit($form, &$form_state) in /home/wtip/archive.wtip.org/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_query.inc on line 181.
warning: Declaration of views_plugin_style_default::options(&$options) should be compatible with views_object::options() in /home/wtip/archive.wtip.org/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_style_default.inc on line 24.
warning: Declaration of views_plugin_row::options_validate($form, &$form_state) should be compatible with views_plugin::options_validate(&$form, &$form_state) in /home/wtip/archive.wtip.org/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_row.inc on line 136.

WTIP talks with Lutsen Town Board candidates

Cook County’s West End townships will be holding annual meetings and elections on Tuesday, March 14.

A participant in the march on March 8 in Grand Marais. All photos by Rhonda Silence

International Women's Day march held in Grand Marais

International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8 was recognized in Cook County with a gathering in Harbor Park in downtown Grand Marais.

Two candidates run for one-year supervisor role in Tofte

Cook County’s West End townships will be holding annual meetings and elections on Tuesday, March 14.

Border Patrol discusses refugees fleeing to Canada

Refugees fleeing Minnesota to cross into Canada have been making headlines across Minnesota and other northern border states recently.

Volunteers needed for WTIP's "Grassroots Radio" membership drive: March 16 to 20

Jana Kokemiller-Berka-

Spring is just around the corner, and so is WTIP’s first membership drive of the year!

Iron Range group launches lawsuit against Governor Dayton

Rhonda Silence-

A group called“Up North Jobs” and some individual citizens in the Ely area had filed a lawsuit against Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton regarding his stance on the Twin Metals Mining leases.

Outpost Motel under new ownership

The Outpost Motel east of Grand Marais was owned by Jim and Jennifer Plahuta for over 25 years. In January, Holly Johnson and Todd Zins became the new owners.

Swimmer Joe Friedrichs launches from the starting block. Photo by Maggie Friedrichs

Cook County YMCA to host adult swim meet March 11

There is an adult swim meet at the Cook County YMCA on Saturday, March 11. The meet starts at 10 a.m. and goes until noon. Warm-ups and registration for the event start at 9 a.m.

Emergency training for citizens offered on North Shore

Rhonda Silence-

Lake County Emergency Management is offering some special training for North Shore citizens who want to prepare for emergency situations.

Write-ins announce for some West End township seats

The filing deadline to run for township offices in the towns of Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder is over.