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New business owner Rovena Claxton operates HR Consulting here on the North Shore. Photo by Rhonda Silence

New North Shore business offers human resources support

WTIP likes to share news of local businesses -- new owners, milestone achievements, and new businesses.

Cook County Sheriff's Office - Photo by WTIP

A Look at the Law Enforcement Log, Oct. 29 - Nov. 18

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shared a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center from October 29 - November 18.

Cook County will pay directly for errors made by state DHS

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County taxpayers will 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.

Current operators of Dockside Fish Market not returning

Rhonda Silence-

The current operators of Dockside Fish Market in Grand Marais made an announcement on November 21 that they would not be returning next spring. What will happen to the popular fish market and re

Woodstoves are meant for heat, not burning garbage. Photo by John Allspaw, Flickr.com

Burning garbage raises safety and environmental concerns

Rhonda Silence-

In Minnesota, backyard burning of garbage is still common.

Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

Cook County 'opts in' to join national opioid lawsuit

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County is opting to be involved with a nationwide class action lawsuit that targets opioid manufacturers and distributors for their alleged role in the ongoing health crisis.