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Wet weather ahead, possible flooding

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Rain and possible flash floods start the week, but the sun comes out afterwards. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson.
 


 

The Grand Marais Lioness Club's Social Recruitment Gathering

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On May 20, The Grand Marais Lioness Club will have a gathering at Sven and Ole's for women who are interested in joining the group. WTIP talked to Jean Spry about the event.


 

MNsure update from Rachelle Christenson

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Though the initial sign-up period has ended for this year, there still are several possibilities for a MnSure sign-up.


 

Open school policy adopted -- with reservations

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ISD166 has a new weapons policy, a new open campus policy and a teacher contract. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Superintendent Beth Schwarz about the recent board meeting.

 


 

Weekend News Roundup for May 17

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Each week the WTIP news team puts together a roundup of the week's news.


 

Healthy Community: Newspaper focus group, Tuesday May 20

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Rhonda Silence, editor of the Cook County News Herald,  is participating in the Editors and Publishers Leadership Program offered through the Minnesota Newspaper Association and the Blandin Found


 

Survey: Child Care Needs in Cook County

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WTIP volunteer Mark Abrahamson spoke with Kristin Blomberg from Public Health and Human Services and Emily Marshall from the YMCA on North Shore Morning.  


 

Vernal pools: spring in the forest

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Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies or WRAPS is the local response to a pilot project to put together a comprehensive watershed plan for the north shore.


 

Transportation issues on county board sgenda

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Cook County Commissioners met this week and transportation issues are prominent on the agenda. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Commissioner Bruce Martinson.

 


 

Personnel business dominates city council meeting

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The liquor store has a new manager, the street department has a new employee and there’ll be a new canopy in Harbor Park. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Grand Marais Mayor Larry Carlson.