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M/V Wenonah approaches historic dock at Isle Royale - photo by Carah Thomas

Isle Royale planning process continues

Isle Royale National Park is currently drafting a Cultural Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (CRMP/EIS) that will determine, among other things, the status of commercial fishing


Ship anchored near the Duluth harbor (Photo by Stephan Hoglund)

Public hearing to be held on Superior oil shipping terminal project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources plans to hold a public hearing in Superior on Tuesday, November 26.


 

Cooler dryer weather is in the week's forecast

The week ahead promises to be dry and cooler. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with meteorologist Carol Christenson from the National Weather Service.


 

Weekend News Roundup for November 16

Each week the WTIP news staff puts together a roundup of the news over the past five days. The DNR is revising stream and lake management plans in the Grand Marais area.


 

Synthetic Drugs: what they are and why they're dangerous

To learn about synthetic drugs - what they are, who uses them and what the dangers are - we contacted the Minnesota Department of Health.


 

Commissioner discusses changes in county attorney office

The county board will upgrade the positions in the county attorney’s office.


 

Cook County Historical Society plans for the future

The Cook County Historical Society has just completed a long-range planning project for the Society's four historic sites in and around Grand Marais.
 


Crowd gathered at Cook County Courthouse to hear Special Prosecutor Thomas Heffelfinger. Photo by Carah Thomas

Change of venue granted in Scannell case

Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell appeared in court this morning in Grand Marais for a Rule 8 hearing, after being indicted on Thursday, October 31, on two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual cond


 

Isle Royale to Hold Public Meetings on Cultural Resources Plan

HOUGHTON, Mich. - Officials are kicking off a series of public meetings this week to discuss a plan for dealing with cultural resources at Isle Royale National Park.  


 

Calling Science Educators -- Real Stories in Research: The Lake Superior Edition

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center near Finland is hosting two workshop for educators on Friday, November 15.  The workshops are part the Science Institute for Educators’ se