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Economic Development Authority discusses heating assistance and affordable housing
-As a part of their regular monthly meeting the Economic Development Authority board discussed cold weather assistance from the AEOA. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with EDA president Howard Hedstrom.
Volunteers wanted to help clear area recreation trails
Joe Friedrichs-Cook County Commissioners and county staff agreed volunteers and donations are likely the most realistic approach to assist with clearing the vast network of recreation trails in the county.
New film carries a BWCAW message
-A new documentary film featuring three Twin Cities’ chefs exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near the Gunflint Trail has been released.
Cold snap to last until Thursday
-January’s cold snap continues, but it should warm up after mid-week. But it won’t exactly be balmy.
Gunflint Mail Run Winners Announced
Joe Friedrichs-With temperatures hovering in the low single digits or below for most of the race, the Gunflint Mail Run on Saturday, Jan.
WTIP Weekend News Roundup for January 9, 2016
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. County board reaches out for trail clearing assistance. The Governor seeks special session.
ISD166 loses hard-to-replace instructor
-In a surprise move, ISD166 loses Industrial Tech instructor to Lake Superior College. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Superintendent Beth Schwarz two recent school meetings.
Sub zero lows are coming
-Colder weather coming to stay around for a week or so. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson.
County updates trail clearing progress
-The county board has taken action to try and leverage funds from the state to help with clearing winter trails after heavy snowfalls are hampering access.
Rec Park reservations off to great start
-Once again the Grand Marais Recreation Park set sign-up records for the 2016 camping season.