Local News
LSP: Words for Water
-Words for Water is a gathering place for people who value the Lake Superior Basin and its fragile ecosystem.
Grand Marais leads 'Coolest Small Town' contest, barely
-The voting continues for ‘America’s Coolest Small Town’ and Grand Marais is still number one in the voting, but only by a small margin. WTIP volunteer Tracy Benson spoke
Small Business Development Center helping to build businesses
-People with good ideas about starting a business, now have a local resource to help. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with Pat Campanaro with the Small Business Development Center in Grand Marais.
Commissioners say "no" to taller towers
-Radio towers were once again on the agenda for the Cook County Commissioners at their Tuesday morning meeting.
Biomass District Heating Plan Update
-The proposed Biomass District Heat Plan could change how heat is provided for a portion of Grand Marais.
ISD166 continues to explore school calendar changes
-Student support services include counseling on a number of different levels.
Changes at Medicare could affect hospital
-Medicare is changing some of the rules of the game at hospitals.
Sen. Tom Bakk talks about commissioner pay raises and Governor Dayton
-Pay raises, the lottery, minimum wage and more politics. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk about tension with the governor, wages and tips and the ethics of gambling
Felony arrests are up in county
-Busy month for law enforcement, felony arrests in particular. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen about this as well as 911 information and increased snowmobile traffic
Recording For Radio Workshops
-WTIP invites community members to participate in a new project designed to bring a wider range of voices to the air. Par