Local News
Nationally known speaker coming to town
-Dental care, grants, a change in the annual golf scramble and a nationally-recognized speaker on living in the digital age is coming to town.
WTIP Weekend News Roundup for February 13
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days.
Cold but with a warming trend on the way
-It’ll be cold for a day or two but start to warm by Sunday for the long weekend. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson.
Proposed zipline property goes up for sale
-A property originally being developed as a zipline has gone up for sale as of the first of February.
WTIP offers new, online service for sharing area events and announcements
-WTIP is excited to announce a new, user-friendly way for community members and local organizations to share information about area events and announcements. Anyone interested in sharing informat
Large turnout at special council meeting on Dollar General
-Monday night the city council held a listening session for people interested in the projected Dollar General store development in Grand Marais. On “Daybreak” Jay Andersen spoke WTIP
Colder weather coming all week long, but no more snow
-The snow will be tapering off, but replaced by dry, cold weather. Expect single and double digit below zero temps through the week.
WTIP Weekend News Roundup for February 6
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days.
Public reminded to be aware of wolves up Gunflint Trail
-A number of reports have come in already this year involving wolf encounters with people up the Gunflint Trail. WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs reports on this story.
Local musher talks 2016 Beargrease
-Local musher Erin Altemus had another strong performance in this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Race full marathon.