Local News
City starts Hwy 61 Streetscape discussions
-The city begins a long and expensive Highway 61 Streetscape project with MnDot, plus councilors begin discussion of a public arts committee. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with Grand Marais Mayor Larr
The Grand Marais Playhouse's Summer Production: Nana's Naughty Knickers
-Yvonne Block and Jan Healy are the two main roles in an upcoming production from the Grand Marais Playhouse called "Nana's Naughty Knickers." They spoke to WTIP about performing in the c
The research vessel Kiyi touches port at Grand Marais
-The U.S. Geological Survey’s research vessel, the Kiyi pulls into port at Grand Marais between excursions out on the big lake doing fisheries research.
"Cabinology" Presentation and Cabin Tour in Schroeder on July 12
-2014 Lutsen 99er bike race brings more riders than ever
-Last weekend marked the 4th Annual Lutsen 99er mountain bike race, a 99-mile event for all skill levels circling around the back roads of Cook County and Highway 61.
Co-op Update: July 7
-WTIP spoke with Jennifer Stoltz, the general manager of the Cook County Whole Foods Co-op about upcoming classes that will be offered in the month of July.
Cook County Historical Society Planked Trout Dinner, Saturday July 12
-On Saturday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m, the Cook County Historical Society is hosting a planked trout dinner as a fundraiser for the museum.
Early weather warning system upgraded at NWS Duluth
-The North Shore was hammered by rain and hail over the holiday weekend, but the latest improvements to weather radar at the National Weather Service in Duluth got the flash flood warning out sooner th
Weekend News Roundup for July 5
-Cook County is getting grayer, The Duluth mail processing center is again on the block, black flies may be getting worse …all this and more in this week’s news.
Benefit for Cook County Resident Carolyn Larsen on July 12
-Friends and family of Cook County resident Carolyn Larsen are hosting a benefit for her as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer.