Local News
Sen. Wiger: Education funding on the right track
-Everything from Conibear traps to budgets and bonding and K-12 education. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with State Senator Chuck Wiger about the up-coming legislative session.
Non-ferrous mining supporters, critics convene for Polymet's Duluth public meeting
-A proposed open-pit copper mine near Hoyt Lakes has sparked an impassioned debate across northeastern Minnesota.
Weekend News Roundup for January 18
-Each week the WTIP news staff puts together a roundup of the news over the past five days.
Hundreds pack PolyMet meeting at DECC
-Thursday night over 1500 people crowded into the DECC ballroom to hear presentations, and give input and ask questions about the proposed PolyMet copper mining operation at Hoyt Lakes. WTIPs Jay
A Busy New Year at the Lake Superior Binational Forum
-The Lake Superior Binational Forum is seeking nominations for environmental stewardship awards, holding a public meeting at Barker’s Island and lots m
AEOA's Home Ownership Program
-EDA moves toward addressing affordable housing issues
-The Economic Development Authority met this week to explore a shift in emphasis from housing rehab to affordable housing projects. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with no longer chairman, but now presi
WRAPS is new watershed collaborartion
-WRAPS is the acronym for a new water quality implementation plan. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with county water plan coordinator Ilena Berg about Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategi