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Moose mortality messages are coming in
-The first GPS messages from dead moose to Minnesota researchers are coming in.
Weekend News Roundup for March 16
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week. The senate acts on a wolf hunt moratorium, Rep.
Clinic starts cervical cancer screening drive
-Cervical cancer is the easiest cancer to prevent with regular screening and follow-up. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Dr.
Senate panel passes wolf hunt moratorium 7-6
-ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Opponents of wolf hunting won a victory as a Minnesota Senate panel votes 7-6 for a five-year moratorium on future wolf seasons.
Free tree seedlings offered
-Hedstrom Lumber Company is once again offering to give away free tree seedlings.
County Board signs off on blacksmith preservation effort
-At the latest Cook County board meeting, commissioners supported the Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop preservation effort, discussed courthouse security equipment, staffing and costs, and much more.
Petitions and protests continue over county attorney
-It's been three months since Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell became the subject of a restraining order.
Support for family caregivers starts next week
-A support group for family member caregivers is starting up in Grand Marais. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with group facilitator Vicki Biggs Anderson.
Just about average weather for mid-March
-There’s still some snow in the forecast and the temps will remain mild. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with meteorologist Carol Christianson about weather par for the course in March.
Weekend News Roundup for February 9
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.