Local News
"James and the Giant Peach" debuts April 17
-“James and the Giant Peach” opens at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts Friday, April 17. WTIP volunteer Yvonne Mills spoke with Sue Hennessey of the Grand Marais Playhouse on North Sh
Dementia presentation scheduled at clinic
-A seminar on Alzheimer’s and dementia as well as oral health for kids. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with North Shore Health Care Foundation director Karl Hansen.
Molly Thomas heads to Down Under Sports: special event April 18th
-Family and friends of Molly Thomas are hosting a special event; it’s a fundraiser to help Molly travel to Australia for the Down Under Sports Tournament.
Great Decisions meeting: Syria's Refugee Crisis, April 16th
- The current Syrian military conflict is a perfect storm for the suffering of civilians caught in the cross-fire. North Shore Morning host Mark
A little rain, but fire danger remains high
-April showers can bring May flowers, but we need a bit more rain in the Northland to keep down the wildfire threat.
New parking lot due at ISD166
-Parking lot reconfiguration will take place at ISD166 this summer and the budget dominated school board discussions this past week. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Superintendent Beth Schwarz.
The Wisdom of Dark Emotions
-Gina Dixon is Licensed Psychologist and Grief Therapist with Essentia Health. She spoke recently about 'the wisdom of dark emotions' with WTIP's Veronica Weadock.
WTIP Weekend News Roundup for April 11
-Each week the WTIP news department puts together a roundup of the week’s top news stories.
Cook County Community Fund grant applications: letters of intent due April 15
-Deadlines are approaching for this year’s grant cycle of the Cook County Community Fund.
City Council has packed agenda for most recent meeting
-Support for a local dairy, considering tennis courts and the on-going public restroom issue. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux.