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Borealis Chorale and Orchestra to perform "Crazy Cold Beautiful" - February 5&6

The Borealis Chorale and Orchestra will be performing a musical work inspired by the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon.

Hard times continue for Minnesota's moose population

Minnesota’s moose population continues to face a variety of hardships that could be contributing to its decline. WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs reports on this issue.

Cook County health and human services director to retire

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During a meeting of the Cook County Commissioners on Tuesday, Jan. 19, Cook County Public Health and Human Services Director Sue Futterer announced she plans to retire in July.

Principal discusses Industrial Arts changes

Cook County Schools ISD 166 recently lost its Industrial Arts instructor and is scrambling to replace him.

Duluth-Superior Port closes for season

With a warm start to the winter and complexities from the steel industry, the shipping season was interesting at the Port of Duluth-Superior.

WTIP Weekend News Roundup for January 16, 2016

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

Trout opener moves beyond BWCAW

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(Audio Below)-- January 16 marks the opening of the ice fishing season for essentially any and all lakes in northeastern Minnesota.

Flooded parking lot on city agenda

The Grand Marais City Council has started to explore changes in the flooding city parking lot. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux.

Weekend to turn cold, struggle to get above negative numbers

Warmer weather is about to turn into colder weather this weekend. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson.

Tofte shooter makes second courtroom appearance

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Kirk Lee Bigby, the Finland, Minnesota, resident charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Twin Cites man as the result of a shooting in the parking lot of Bluefin Bay Resort late last year