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Susan Kent. Submitted photo

Susan Kent talks short-term rental taxes, replacing Bakk

Rhonda Silence-

Susan Kent was elected Senate DFL minority leader for the Minnesota Senate Feb. 1.


Cook County line. Submitted photo

Sheriff clarifies Border-to-Border "tipping point" comments

Rhonda Silence-

Since the idea of a border-to-border four-wheel drive touring route was adopted by the Minnesota Legislature in 2015, there has been a great deal of discussion across the state.


Border to Border touring route will be on existing roads across northern Minnesota. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

DNR shares update on 'Border to Border' route

Joe Friedrichs-

The future of the Border to Border Route in northeastern Minnesota remains in flux as 2020 enters the second month of the year.


Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Grand Portage Tribal Council hosts first-ever State of the Band gathering

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band held its first-ever State of the Band event on Monday, February 3.


Senator Tina Smith (left) and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson together in Washington D.C. Submitted photo

Senator Smith, Duluth mayor talk with WTIP before State of the Union

Joe Friedrichs-

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson will be among the crowd listening in person Tuesday night as President Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address.


Red pine canopy - Photo by Brett Whaley, Flickr

Gunflint ranger addresses concerns about logging at George Washington Pines

Joe Friedrichs-

Forest management that will include logging operations at the popular George Washington Pines area on the Gunflint Trail are a topic of discussion for many who recreate in the area.


Tom Bakk. Photo Minnesota State Senate

Twin Cities senator ousts Bakk from Minnesota Senate DFL lead

Associated Press (AP)-

Minnesota state Sen. Susan Kent defeated longtime Sen. Tom Bakk in an election for the leadership of the DFL Senate caucus.


This group of vehicles followed the proposed B2B route through Cook County. Photo by Scott Benolken

B2B motorized route may avoid Cook County, shift to Lake County

Joe Friedrichs-

Discussion continues throughout northern Minnesota, including here in Cook County, regarding a proposed Border to Border Touring Route.


Phil Larson and Ilena Hansel wrap up another successful day near the Poplar River

Cook County Soil & Water District preps for busy 2020

Joe Friedrichs-

Though winter is still here for months to come, the staff with the Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District are keeping busy.