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WTIP Weekend News Roundup for December 26

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. Lots of mining talk this week. The city council sets a levy and majority leader Sen.

Forecast: cooling off this Christmas weekend

A little snow is back in the forecast, but Christmas weekend will get progressively colder. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson.

Clinic ends year on a high note and looking for community participation

The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has had its Moving Matters program extended and will keep its Giving Tree project into early January.

North Shore lakes are warming, study suggests

A recent scientific study shows that lakes around the world are warming, including lakes here along the North Shore.

Health Care Foundations ends year with grant awards

It was the last grant round of the year for North Shore Health Care Foundation. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Executive Director Karl Hansen.

GES and ISD166 to start education cooperation discussions

There’s a new federal education bill and a new era of cooperation here in Cook County. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Great Expectations administrator Peter James.

Nice weather for Christmas week

A little snow is back in the forecast, maybe a little rain as well.

Assisted living options discussed by hospital

The hospital has a settlement with Blue Cross and the community looks at assisted living options. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with hospital and care center administrator Kimber Wraalstad.

ISD166 goes for combined administrative position

Update on North Shore mushing with Erin Altemus

The recent snowfall has helped pave the way for the upcoming mushing season here along the North Shore.