Local News
Ruby's Pantry offers low-cost food in Grand Marais
-Grand Marais will soon offer an opportunity to purchase food at a greatly reduced amount.
WTIP Weekend News Roundup for May 2
-Each week the WTIP news department puts together a roundup of the week’s top news stories.
Editing For Radio Workshops
-City Council changes meeting time
-The city of Grand Marais is planning to do considerable street repair work as well as change the time of their regular meetings. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux.
Aquatic invasive species workshop offered May 5 & June 13
-There will be several workshops on our region’s invasive species that will be offered by the Cook and Lake County Invasive Team.
Forest Service offers open house on wildfire management and fire awareness
-The Gunflint and Tofte Ranger Districts will be offering an open house on wildfire management and fire awareness. WTIP volunteer Tracy Benson spoke with Patty Johnson of the US Forest Service on
"First Friday" monthly event begins May 1 in Grand Marais
-“First Fridays” are a once-a-month block party event in downtown Grand Marais.
Commissioner questions board process and direction
-A county commissioner is upset with his fellows and talks about trust and leadership in the process. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Commissioner Garry Gamble.
Grand Marais Public Library offers spring events
-Dayton to DNR: No more moose collaring -- experts disagree
-ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton yesterday ordered the state Department of Natural Resources to stop the practice of radio-collaring moose as part of studying the animals.