Local News
Homemade pies at Clearwater Lodge a favorite on Gunflint Trail
-The pies at Clearwater Lodge have been a popular item up the Gunflint Trail this summer. And there is a new baker in charge at the historic lodge.
WTIP Weekend News Roundup for August 6
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. A new twist in the oil pipeline story. Moose on the minds of two commissioners.
DNR reports numerous bears encountering people as peak of summer arrives
-With the berry and tourist seasons in full swing, there have been a number of encounters with bears and people recently along the North Shore and throughout the area.
Weekend weather shaping up for a nice Picnic
-After more rain Thursday afternoon, the front comes through bringing with it some pretty nice summer weather, dry and warm. Perfect for a big Picnic.
Commissioners draft resolution against placing moose on endangered species list
-Two Cook County Commissioners are drafting a resolution to not support placing moose on the federal Endangered Species List.
WTIP to broadcast live from MN State Fair August 31
Jana Kokemiller-Berka-It’s ‘radio on a stick’! For the second year in a row, WTIP North Shore Community Radio will broadcast live from the Minnesota State Fair, Wednesday, August 31, from 8 a.m.
New DNR policy affects how deer carcasses can enter Minnesota
-Starting this fall, hunters can no longer bring whole deer carcasses into Minnesota from anywhere in North America.
A visit to Fisherman's Picnic with Sherrie and Martha
-The annual Grand Marais Fisherman’s Picnic is one of the oldest festivals in Minnesota, and includes a loon-calling contest. WTIP’s Martha Marnocha and Sherrie Lindskog visite
North Shore media company expands platform to include live broadcasts of local meetings
-Local entrepreneur, cinematographer and technical engineer Patrick Knight continues to build his new company, Good Measure Media.
A little rain later in the week, otherwise, a pleasant Fisherman's Picnic forecast
-Nice summer weather ahead for Fisherman’s Picnic – but keep your umbrella handy on Thursday. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Stewart.