Local News
Back to school is on ISD166 board agenda
-The start of school is around the corner, the ISD166 board needs a candidate and nine-man is in the future. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with Superintendent Beth Schwarz.
LSProject: Invasive Carp and Lake Superior
-If you follow the news around the
Great Lakes, chances are you’ve heard of Asian carp.
Emerald ash borer threatens northern ecosystem
-There are a lot of ash trees in our Superior National Forest, and the emerald ash borer is affecting ash trees and forest ecosystems in nearby areas.
North House Classes: Woodcarving, rosemaling and more....
-From decorative woodcarving to rosemaling, North House Folk School has the classes! WTIP host Mark
Violence Prevention Center: Challenges of Serving a Rural Community
-Lucy Perpich of the Violence Prevention Center discussed challenges of serving a rural community, in addition to her leaving the Cook County area, with North Shore Morning host Sherrie Lindskog.
Rendezvous Days and Powwow at Grand Portage: August 8-10
-This weekend, August 8-10, is Grand Portage National Monument's annual Rendezvous Days and Powwow.
Weekend News Roundup for August 2
-Each week the WTIP news department puts together a roundup of the weeks top news stories.
Foreign Worker Study in Cook County
-There is a new study taking place in Cook County about foreign workers in the area.
Volunteers Needed at Devil Track Wildflower Sanctuary
-The Wildflower Sanctuary along the Devil Track River is in the process of being restored and maintained. Anne and Chris Hegg spoke with WTIP volunteer Joey Detrick on North Shore Morning.
Clinic launches mercury in fish study
-Sawtooth Clinic and the Grand Portage Health Center are involved in a survey of women, infants and mercury in fish WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with Patricia McCann from the Minnesota Department of