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Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - Photo Rhonda Silence

Fire destroys home in Grand Portage

Rhonda Silence-

A Grand Portage family lost their home to fire over the weekend. A 9-1-1 call came into Cook County Law Enforcement just before midnight Saturday, Dec.


Alison McIntyre, director of Cook County PHHS. WTIP file photo

County changes position regarding DHS billing errors

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County taxpayers were scheduled to be on the hook for at least $2,000 as the result of a series of billing errors by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.


Schroeder, as well as Lutsen and Tofte townships are seeking supervisor and clerk candidates. Photo by Rhonda Silence

WTIP shares updates on busy West End townships

Rhonda Silence-

It is almost time for citizens in Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder interested in serving on their respective township boards to decide if they would like to run for office.


Flooding in downtown Grand Marais on Dec. 29, 2019. Photo by Kristen Smith

Winter storm brings flooding to downtown Grand Marais

Joe Friedrichs-

A severe winter storm is making travel extremely difficult in Cook County and flooding parts of downtown Grand Marias.


Patrick Knight, communications director for the City of Grand Marais - Photo by Rhonda Silence

City seeks citizens to serve on park, library and planning commission boards

Rhonda Silence-

The City of Grand Marais has openings for the 2020-2022 terms on three important entities: the Grand Marais Park Board, the city


School District 166 Principal Megan Myers - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Students from Puerto Rico adapting to life at School District 166

Rhonda Silence-

In the past year, Cook County Schools has seen the arrival of a number of students from Puerto Rico.


Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux 09-02-19

A look back at 2019 with Mayor Arrowsmith DeCoux

Rhonda Silence-

As 2019 comes to a close, WTIP invited Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux into the studio to take a look back at activities in the city in the past year.


Ginny Storlie

Board Chair Ginny Storlie reflects on county news from 2019

Joe Friedrichs-

It’s nearing the end of another busy year for local government in Cook County. The levy was set at a 5.89 percent increase Dec. 17.


Violence Prevention Center has named Lindsey Gau as it new director. Photo courtesy of VPC

New director for Violence Prevention Center

Rhonda Silence-

The Violence Prevention Center has been part of the Cook County community for over 30 years.


Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

County gets good news on BWCA payments

Joe Friedrichs-

It took a single phone call to finally answer one of the most important questions facing Cook County in 2019.