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Grand Marais plans to expand Climate Action Plan coordinator position

At the upcoming Wednesday, December 11 meeting of the Grand Marais City Council, the city will have a discussion of changes to the structure of its Climate Action Plan.

Amanda Weberg is the Cook County Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator. Submitted photo

AIS prevention efforts now directed by soil and water district

Joe Friedrichs-

The Cook County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program, funding and staff are transitioning to the Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).

Restoration of Rock of Ages Lighthouse continues

Rhonda Silence-

The historic Rock of Ages Lighthouse in Lake Superior had fallen into disrepair when the

Winter storm advisory for Monday's commute

Rhonda Silence-

Another winter storm will be rolling across Minnesota and into Wisconsin tonight, December 8.

The old dock at Hat Point was destroyed in the severe storms in September and October 2019. Submitted photo

Grand Portage prepares for repairs, improvements to Hat Point Marina

Rhonda Silence-

The Hat Point Marina – home base for the Grand Portage-Isle Royale Transportation Line for many decades – is slated for some long-needed repairs and upgrades, hopefully, this spring and su

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Kylan Hill - Photo courtesy of CO Hill

New DNR Conservation Officer in Tofte area

Rhonda Silence-

As WTIP listeners likely know, with the retirement of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman in June 2019, Cook County was down a CO.

Property values, taxes questioned during Truth in Taxation meeting

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County held its annual Truth In Taxation meeting last night in the commissioners’ room at the courthouse building in Grand Marais.

Mark Pavelich on the day of his arrest, August 15, 2019 - Cook County Sheriff's Office photo

Hockey great Pavelich determined to be mentally ill and dangerous

Rhonda Silence-

Lutsen resident and Olympic gold medalist Mark Pavelich was back in the Cook County courtroom Nov. 25 for a commitment hearing.

Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

County board discusses pay increases for commissioners

Joe Friedrichs-

How much compensation an elected official receives will impact who runs for local office, according to at least two of the Cook County commissioners.

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, Nov. 18-24

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shared a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center from November 18 - 24.