Local News
Grand Marais area fisheries announces survey work
-Fisheries staff from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Grand Marais area office will conduct surveys and assessments on several area lakes and streams during the next few months.
Parkside Public Access Project discussed
-The Grand Marais Park Board and DNR are working together on a new boat launch site. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Rec Park manager Dave Tersteeg about the Parkside Public Access Project.
Ex-investment adviser pleads to securities fraud
-Michael Drilling of Grand Marais pleaded guilty in federal court on April 17 to one count of securities fraud.
Step Back in Time with Minnesota History Player Presentation
-The Grand Marais Public Library steps back in time this Friday with the help of the Minnesota Historical Society. The library will be presenting a free history program on Virginia Mae Hope (1921
"The Typist" documents experience of a Minnesota soldier at the Nuremberg Trials
-The life and work of Larry Tillemans of Sartell, MN, believed to be the last living clerk-typist at the Nuremberg Trials, is the subject of a new documentary film.
Cook County Emergency Services Conference: April 25 and 26
-WTIP volunteer host, Joe Detrick, spoke with Jim Wiinanen, Cook County Emergency Management Director, about the 25th annual Cook County Emergency Services Conference on April 25 and 26.
County-wide election opportunities are many in 2014
-If you’re thinking of running for office in Cook County, it might not be too soon put those thoughts in order. Filing for most offices starts on May 20 and closes on June 3.
A couple of nice days before winter returns
-Blizzard on Saturday, 60s on Easter, nice weather for a couple of days this week. Then more SNOW.
Weekend News Roundup for April 19
-Each week the WTIP news team puts together a roundup of the week's news. The Scannell trial date has been set.