Local News
"Decontamination" procedures important in control of aquatic invasives
-Aquatic invasives are starting to show up in northeast Minnesota. WTIP volunteer Tracy Benson spoke with invasive species coordinator Amanda Weberg on North Shore Morning.
WTIP to broadcast live from the Minnesota State Fair on September 2
-WTIP will be doing a live one-day broadcast from the Education Building at the Minnesota State Fair on Wednesday, September 2. WTIP volunteer LeAnn Zunker spoke with Deb Benedict and Jana Berka a
Gypsy moth workshop offered on August 24
-The gypsy moth affects many of the trees that make our northeastern Minnesota forests so appealing.
North Shore Music Association hosts Rev. R.L. Bush & the Revived Sons on August 22
-The Association is celebrating their 30th birthday with a performance by Rev. R.L. Bush and the Revived Sons on Saturday, August 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Rain returns to the forecast
-The oppressive heat appears to be over and cooler temps and precipitation returns to the forecast. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Stewart.
WTIP Weekend News Roundup for August 15
-Some area schools don’t get passing grades. The wolf population remains stable and wild rice looks good ahead of harvest. The EDA studies housing and Rep.
Organizing your Online Life
-Dr. Siri Anderson of St. Catherine University is hosting a lecture called "Organizing your Online Life" with Cook County Higher Education.
Tofte Township Board August Update
-The Tofte Township Board had their August monthly meeting recently, so Board Supervisor Jeanne Larson spoke with WTIP's Julie Carlson on North Shore Morning about what was covered in the meeting.&
City Council discusses residential area activity
-What’s a residential area and how should the city determine what’s appropriate activity within an R-1 zone?
Dry forests spawn wildfires with little moisture in sight
-Even though there has been some rain in the Arrowhead, the forest remains dry and at least one area fire underscores the need for caution in the woods.


