Local News
Trails for Tails, Saturday May 9th
-Trails for Tails is a Troop 4070 fundraiser for Arrowhead Animal Rescue. It's Saturday May 9th, registration at 9am at Sawtooth Mountain Elementary in Grand Marais.
Sen. Franken introduces school mental health bill
-Mental health resources in schools will be augmented in a new bill introduced in the Senate. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Sen. Al Franken
Sen. Bakk talks education funding
-School administrators say they’re playing catch-up with state funding increases not keeping pace with expenses.
Parkside Public Access Project is moving ahead
-The Parkside Public Access project is moving ahead. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Rec Park Manager Dave Tersteeg.
Commissioner Doo-Kirk reports on Tuesday's special meeting
-County commissioners Tuesday revisited their decision of last week to renew the contract of County Engineer David Betts. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk.
Mental health topics addressed at May 7 workshops
-‘Mental Illness in the Workplace’ and ‘Suicide Prevention Awareness’ are the topics at two workshops being offered in May. WTIP volunteer Mary Manning spoke with Amy Wood
Violence Prevention Center provides guidelines for a safe prom season
-May is prom season, and there are ways both parents and teens can ensure it’s a safe experience.
WTIP offers 'Editing for Radio' workshops in May
-If you have an interest in creating and sharing audio features on a variety of topics and subjects, WTIP is offering training as part of their Community Producers Project.
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic sponsors 'Move It In May'
-If you’re looking for some inspiration to become more active this spring, the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is sponsoring their annual