Local News
Rain, wind and maybe snow in the forecast
-The weather will turn wetter and cooler and stay that way through Saturday. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Bill Leatham.
Emerald Ash Borer crawls closer to the North Shore
-The invasive insect Emerald Ash Borer continues its spread across northeastern Minnesota.
Cook County Whole Foods Co-op turns 40
-The Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op turns 40 this week. An event will take place at the Co-op in downtown Grand Marais to celebrate the birthday of the local grocer in Grand Marais.
North Shore air quality 'above average' in Minnesota
-Air pollution has become a growing concern in the past few years, including here in Minnesota.
WTIP's Weekend News Roundup for October 1
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days.
First week of October brings changes to local fishing scene
-The first week of October marks some significant changes in open fishing seasons here along the North Shore and on inland lakes.
Note the following seasons:
Why do leaves change color in the fall?
-Naturalist Kurt Mead explains why fall is so colorful...and tells us about his favorite fall driving tour.
Local DNR officer talks autumn bear activity
-Bears are busy foraging the forests at this time of year getting ready for winter.
Nice fall weather perfect for a color tour
-Looks like a dry weekend ahead with temps in the 60’s and not much wind, so the color will stay on the trees. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Ke