Local News
Grand Marais becomes latest Minnesota GreenStep city
-Deb Benedict and Matthew Brown are joined by George Wilkes, Grand Marais co-chair of MN Greenstep Cities, to talk about the program and what it means for changing Grand Marais toward sustainability. Wilkes goes in depth on how sustainability deals with social and economic concerns as well as environmental ones, and how to get involved with Greenstep.
Weekend News Roundup for April 12
-Each week the WTIP news team puts together a roundup of the week's news. No new Isle Royale wolves. Fond du Lac to spear walleyes in Cook County. Emergency deer feeding ends.
Criminal case against Cook County Attorney can proceed to trial
-The criminal case against Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell can proceed to trial, a judge ruled Friday. According to the Duluth News Tribune, Sixth Judicial District Judge Shaun Floerke denied a
Total Lunar Eclipse, Early Tuesday April 15
-If you're up late working on your taxes, there's an oppotunity to view a total lunar eclipse.
City has employee contract
-The District Heating Project is on indefinite hold and the city has a contract with its employees. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Grand Marais Mayor Larry Carlson.
County IS director talks about tower strobes
-The county will be installing new daytime strobe units on the new radio/phone tower. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with county Information Systems and Communications Director, Rena Rogers.
"Trail Partners" Important to Forest Service
-Trail Partners/Volunteers are important for maintenance of USDA Forest Service trails, especially with the plentiful snow that the area experien
Fond du Lac to spear walleyes in Cook County
-The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has declared 13 lakes in Northeastern Minnesota where its band members will spear walleyes this spring.
DNR: Burn brush while snow is still on the ground
-Even though there’s plenty of snow on the ground now, in a week or two we could be seeing a lot less of it.
Spring weather on tap for the week
-Just when we need it the most, spring weather will show up this week. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Stewart..


