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'Walleye' cover story focuses on boreal forest and climate change

Dr. Julee Boan, who is a wildlife official from Thunder bay and is also the author of the cover story for the April issue of the Walleye. WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs spoke with Dr.

WTIP Weekend News Roundup for April 16

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

Minnesota filmmaker wins 'Sigurd F. Olson Award'

Minnesota filmmaker and outdoor advocate Mark Norquist was recently presented the Sigurd F. Olson Award by the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers organization.

Rep. Nolan discusses classified 9/11 documents

In the vaults under the U.S.

Sen. Franken introduces Zika virus legislation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have characterized the Zika virus as scarier than initially thought. Sen.

It'll take some time, but spring is around the corner

Slow but sure. Spring is coming this weekend. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Dan Miller

EDA appoints Mary Somnis as director

The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) appointed Mary Somnis as its new executive director.

EDA hires new director

The Joint Economic Development Authority has a new director in Mary Somnis and long-time EDA member and past president, Mark Sandbo has left the board.

Grand Marais Public Library hosts presentation on "A Great Lakes Vista"

Poet and performance artist, Moheb Soliman talks about “HOMES – A Great Lakes Vista” with WTIP volunteer Julie Carlson.

Warm-up on the way

A slow warm-up is in the forecast and the temperatures will start to feel more like spring. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Linda Engebretson.