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Ruffed grouse counts decline in 10-year cycle

Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring drumming counts were lower than last year across most of the bird’s range, according to a survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Nice weather forecast heading into July

Rains fell fast and furious last week, but it looks dry into July. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with meteorologist Carol Christenson about weather coming up.

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Hospital board OKs stategic plan

The Cook County North Shore Hospital and Care Center met recently and WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with hospital administrator Kimber Wraalstad about long range plans and the health care over

USFS roads good, campsites are wet

The recent rains have elevated water levels throughout the Superior National Forest.

Weekend News Roundup for June 23

Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.

Wolf hunt survey shows large opposition to season

A vast majority of people responding to a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources online survey oppose the idea of a gray wolf hunting and trapping season in the state.

Rosebush Creek flooding (Stephan Hoglund)

Health officials address health concerns in wake of flooding in NE Minn.

From the Minnesota Department of Health: Minnesota residents in parts of northeastern Minnesota hit by flooding can take steps to safeguard their health, state health officials said.

Bee and Sunflowers: photo by Carah Thomas

It's National Pollinator Week

June 18-24 is National Pollinator Week. Not sure what that means?

Roads reopen across the Northland, some remain closed

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that northbound Interstate 35 has reopened this morning between Mahtowa and Highway 210 at Carlton.

High water at Rosebush Creek (Photo by Stephan Hoglund)

Heavy storms cause travel, communication problems

Recent heavy storms and steady, torrential rain are causing communications and travel problems on the North Shore and in the Duluth area.