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The weather story: summer and smoke

Interference in the atmosphere, smoke in the air, but summer is still with us. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Stewart.

LSP: From Bayfield to Baikal

Last summer a group of students and adults from Bayfield, Wisconsin, traveled to Lake Baikal in Russia.

WTIP Weekend News Roundup for August 29

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. Another DFLer files for House District 3 seat. The DNR avoids a confrontation over wild rice.

Time for Back-to-School Safety

Public Health and Human Services has back to school safety tips for students, parents and community members.

Summer returns for the time being

Summer will be back for a few days and that includes a nice weekend. Also, the El Nino weather system promises to bring a warmer, wetter winter.

September open house and membership drive at Cook County YMCA

There’s a lot happening at the Cook County YMCA this fall.

What aquatic invasives are here in Cook County?

Spiny waterfleas, rusty crayfish, purple loosestrife….these are just a few of the invasives appearing in our area.

School Trust Lands on the county board docket

School Trust Lands are subject of proposed compromise at commissioners meeting. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with District 1 Commissioner Frank Moe.

Update from Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Moving Matters

The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic will be sharing the results of their FISH project research, the clinic will be joined by a new family medicine physician, and Cook County has a new local food market.

Cook County Youth Agency Coalition offers fall programs

It’s the start of a new school year and the YMCA offers field trips and special activities for local youth through their Cook County Youth Agency Coalition (CCYAC) program. WTIP