Local News
Local dairy loses legal appeal, aims for Supreme Court
-A Minnesota Court of Appeals has issued a decision confirming that the state’s Department of Health has the legal right (and duty) to inspect Lake View Natural Dairy and its non-pasteurized milk
Details emerge of Grand Marais seaplane service to Isle Royale
-For many years Cook County residents and visitors to the area have enjoyed taking a ferry from the mainland to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior.
First snow, cold, then warmer weather returns
-There’s snow in the forecast, maybe as much as 4 to 5 inches, but then things will warm up again. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Stewart.
Clinic has new policy on treating minors
-The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has a new policy regarding health care for minors. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with clinic CEO Rita Plourde and Clinical Manager Kate Surbaugh.
WTIP visits with Arrowhead Electric Cooperative interim manager
-Arrowhead Electric Cooperative is in a period of transition. The cooperative is in the process of searching for a general manager/CEO.
WTIP shares the latest law enforcement report
-The following is a record of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center from February 13 – February 19. These are the initial calls made to law enforcement dispatchers.
County Veterans Services Officer talks about transportation for vets
-Cook County Veterans Services assists community veterans in a variety of ways. One need that has been identified is transportation.
Weekend News Roundup for February 25
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days.
County Auditor's Office supports coworker with Spaghetti Dinner Benefit Feb. 25
-The Cook County Auditor’s Office is joining forces with Zoar Lutheran Church to host a benefit for a coworker, Angie Cook of Schroeder, who is battling cancer for a second time.
Truck hits pedestrians in Grand Marais
-A Grand Marais man struck two pedestrians while pulling out of the Super America gas station in Grand Marais just after 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 18.