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Cemetery expansion under way in Grand Marais

The peaceful little cemetery on the east side of Grand Marais, owned by St. John’s Catholic Church, is undergoing some clean-up and landscaping.

WTIP shares the latest law enforcement report

Cook County Law Enforcement Report

Search under way for missing man on Pine Lake

A report of a possible missing person which came into the Cook County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 3 p.m., Monday, Nov.

Soil and Water to hold public informational meetings on "One Watershed" plan

Lake and Cook counties Soil and Water districts have, for several months, been in the process of completing a 10-year plan to protect, improve and conserve the water resources in the Lake Superior bas

Cook County curling season begins with Halloween Bonspiel

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Curling, though generally only in the public eye during the Winter Olympics, is a long standing seasonal pastime in Cook County.

Still, the weather stays nice, but will cool off through the week

Nice weather will continue through the week, although it will be a little cooler, mid-week on. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Carol Christenson.

Vikings volleyball team advances to state tournament

The Cook County Vikings volleyball team is returning to the state tournament. The Vikings claimed the 7A tournament championship with a victory over Deer River on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Weekend News Roundup for November 5

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. PolyMet seeks permits. Grouse are up. Nature Conservancy buys Steger woods.

Relatives of Charlie Cook visit the Gunflint Trail

Two women from California recently visited the Gunflint Trail hoping to learn more about a relative of theirs who once lived on the Ontario shores of Gunflint Lake.

Autumn continues to serve up nice weather

Enjoy it while you can. Nice weather forecast for the next several days – in the 50’s! WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Stewart.