Local News
On the Nature of Teaching: Sharing and Experiencing
-On the Nature of Teaching is a monthly segment on WTIP highlighting how we teach and learn in the natural world.
County Board discusses new administrator position
-The Cook County commissioners discussed the next step in hiring a county administrator.
Two new members join ISD166 board
-ISD166 held its organizational meeting, the first of the new year. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with Superintendent Beth Schwarz about budget and new board members.
Exhibit on history of snow travel at Cook County Historical Society
-There’s a new exhibit exploring the history of snow travel at the Cook County Historical Society.
AEOA provides assistance to homeless individuals and families
-Cook County has a homeless population that is often invisible and the AEOA (Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency) has services available to provide assistance.
UPDATE: Lonnie reaches Denali summit after four attempts. Begins descent
-Grand Marais adventurer Lonnie Dupre reached the summit of North America’s highest peak, Mount McKinley, shortly after 5 p.m.
"Grand Marais Ole Opry" scheduled for January 17
-The ‘Grand Marais Ole Opry’ is a lively showcase of regional artists playing classic country tunes.
Cook County included in Minnesota Local Government Innovation Awards
-The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota held the annual Minnesota Local Government Innovation Awards Program, sponsored by the Bush Foundation.
Bike trail annual meeting is Saturday
-The Gitchi Gammi bike trail is steadily becoming a reality. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with trail association member Mark Sandbo about this weekend’s annual meeting.
Weather Service says it'll warm up through the week
-OK, so it’s not going to be balmy, but it is going to warm up and bring us out of the deep freeze. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with meteorologist Carol Christenson about a warming trend.