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ISD166 starts serious budget discussions, and administrative changes

ISD166 school board members began the process of looking at possible budget cuts and also started considering administration changes.

County administrator discusses projects, plans for 2016

Cook County has an assortment of projects, challenges and opportunities coming up in 2016.

Wet, warm weekend weather

A big warm-up is due for the foreseeable future. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson about a wet, warm weekend.

Break-in arrests made, investigation continues

Arrests have been made in the cases of multiple Grand Marais break-ins. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Sheriff Pat Eliasen about the investigation still in progress.

Northern Wilds moves to new Grand Marais location

Northern Wilds magazine moved to a new location in Grand Marais at the end of November, as Joe Friedrichs of the WTIP news staff reports in this interview with Shawn Perich.

Commissioners set county levy

The county commissioners have set the 2016 levy and they placed those two large concrete culverts up for grabs. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Commissioner Jan Sivertson.

DNR dock and access plan continues at Rec. Park

Summer at the Rec. Park is long gone, but good things continue with the DNR proposed dock and access plan. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with park manager Dave Tersteeg.

FISH Project wraps up with public events

A new video has been produced on the early days of Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, and the FISH project is wrapping up.

Lake Superior herring decline linked to variety of factors

WTIP’s ongoing series the Lake Superior Project focuses on a variety of news stories impacting the region and the lake itself.

Commissioners set levy for 2016

By a 3-2 vote, the Cook County Board of Commissioners set the 2016 levy at 8.5 percent.