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Cook County Higher Education celebrates 20 years

Cook County Higher Education is celebrating its 20^th year of operation in 2016.

Spring lady slipper. Photo by Deb Benedict

Warmer weather on the way

Maybe a bit more rain this week, but definitely warmer temps after Monday. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Carol Christenson.

WTIP Weekend News Roundup for May 14

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days.

Everything one needs to know about portage trails, campfires and the Fishing Opener

It is the Fishing Opener this weekend in Minnesota, which likely means increased traffic in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and throughout the Superior National Forest.

Former Grand Marais resident shares details of Wheel of Fortune experience

WTIP's Joe Friedrichs spoke with Ahna Schulte about her recent appereance on the popular game show Wheel of Fortune.

Bob Pranis at Office Outpost in downtown Grand Marais. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

New video conference centers and office aim to expand Cook County communications

A collection of video-conferencing centers and a new office space in downtown Grand Marais have been created to further expand communications in the region.

DNR fire official talks conditions, etiquette as Fishing Opener approaches

Warm and dry conditions to start the month of May have officials from a variety of government agencies, in addition to outdoor enthusiasts, on high alert with regard to fire danger in northeastern Min

Jerry Hiniker at the Vinyl Nook. All photos by Joe Friedrichs

Record shop opens in downtown Grand Marais

A new record shop has opened in downtown Grand Marais. WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs spoke with the owner of the Vinyl Nook.

For the opener: rain, wind and...snow!

Finally rain, and more on the way for the opening fishing weekend, and with it a little wind, a little snow is possible.

Cook County officials seek to remove boys from Mesabi Academy after reports of abuse, maltreatment

A recent and ongoing investigative series from American Public Media into the Mesabi Academy, which is a juvenile corrections facility on the Iron Range, has brought a string of reaction and emotion t