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James "Sporto" Ford stands next to the corner of his restaurant that is "encroaching" on MnDOT's right-of-way. Photo R. Silence

Local businesses face MnDOT right-of-way challenges

Rhonda Silence-

Although the Minnesota Department of Transportation Highway 61 construction project—a two-year undertaking—is not even beginning until Spring 2020, it has been in the news a lot recently.&


Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, Oct. 22 - 27

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shared a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center from October 22 - 27.


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

County board talks airport funding, future role of administrator

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Nov. 12. The following discussion and action items occurred during this week’s meeting.


Grand Portage Post 2009 Commander Orlando Swader (center) with the Stonebridge Singers. Photo by Rhonda Silence

WTIP reporter shares a Veterans Day message at Grand Portage event

Rhonda Silence-

When Grand Portage American Legion Post 2009 and the Grand Portage Veterans Memorial Committee hosted its 2019 Veterans Day commemoration, the event had many of the traditional elements—there wa


The American Legion Honor Guard waits for the Veterans Day ceremony to begin. Photo by Rhonda Silence

School and community join to honor veterans at ISD 166

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Students and staff at Cook County School District 166 came together to host a Veterans Day program on Monday, November 11.


Baby Atticus and his parents, Danielle and Rob safe at North Shore Health - 11-12-19 Photo by Rhonda Silence

Parents share details of unexpected home birth

Rhonda Silence-
Danielle Johnson and Rob Jackson of Grand Portage expected to bring their new baby home in a week. On Nov.

Cook County Sheriff's Office - Photo courtesy of Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Office assists with unexpected home birth

Rhonda Silence-

On November 12 at approximately 1:41 a.m.,  the Cook County Sheriff’s Office received a call that a woman was in labor and birth was imminent.


Downed elm trees in Grand Marais 11-06-19 Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Arts group contemplates use of wood from cut elms

Rhonda Silence-

As reported last week, the elm trees marked for removal in the upcoming Highway 61 reconstruction project were cut down Nov. 6.  


Liz Valenica (second from right) stands with other park staff at Isle Royale. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Interim superintendent named at Isle Royale

Joe Friedrichs-

The longtime superintendent of Isle Royale National Park retired in early November.


Howard Hedstrom talks to WTIP about his lengthy career and family ties to the lumber company. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Howard Hedstrom on leaving the family-owned business

Rhonda Silence-

At the end of October, Hedstrom Lumber Company announced that after 43 years of service, including 30 years as president, Howard Hedstrom had