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Researchers conduct large-scale test of system to kill invasive species in ballast water

Researchers have conducted a large-scale test of a new system to kill invasive species hiding in the ballast water of Great Lakes freighters.

Weekend News Roundup for Aug. 20

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

Original Poetry: "Drowning in the Rain"

Chris Hoglund is a 17-year-old Cook County native who currently attends Perpich Center for the Arts for writing.

Dick Swanson on Third Thursday Community Conversation

He’s lived rustic at the top of the Arrowhead Trail, he served a time as the county attorney, he’s been active in community affairs for years, especially the Grand Marais Playhouse, and th

DNR moose plan would limit recreational deer feeding

More details emerge on the plan DNR wildlife managers released on moose research and management. They hope the proposal will reverse a population decline and keep the big animals in the state fo

Friday Fish Report for Aug. 19

Fishing has slowed down some on the inland waters, so let’s take a look at what’s happening on the big lake.

IRRRB to cut budget 35% for fiscal 2012

The brief but dramatic drop in taconite production in 2009, with the accompanying drop in state taconite tax revenues, means less money will be available in the next year for Iron Range development pr

County begins budget setting process for 2012

The county board has started the long process of crafting a budget for 2012.

School districts meet to talk collaboration

Great Expectations and ISD166 met together recently to talk about cooperation and collaboration between the districts.

DNR issues draft moose management plan

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Wildlife managers hope a new moose management plan will keep the immense icons roaming the Arrowhead for generations to come.