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Arrowhead Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Lusten. Submitted image

WTIP learns more about recent power outages impacting the North Shore

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Two power outages on the North Shore and throughout Cook County have been confusing and perhaps frustrating for some local residents in recent weeks.


Deer in Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Christa R. via Flickr on Creative Commons

Forecast looks favorable for deer opener on the North Shore

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Hunters will take to the woods in Cook County Saturday morning (Nov. 9) for the opening of Minnesota’s firearms deer season.


The Gunflint Trail has a number of lakes nearby where fish netting is legal. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

The brutal joys of netting fish on the Gunflint Trail

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Recreational netting for whitefish and cisco is currently open on designated lakes in Cook County. There are six lakes that open to netting in the late fall and early portion of the winter.


A stump is all that remains of an elm tree in downtown Grand Marais. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Elm trees are removed from downtown Grand Marais

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The elms are gone.

Amid the roaring of chainsaws and other heavy machinery, the clearing of trees and vegetation along Highway 61 took center stage in downtown Grand Marais today.


Cook County Law Enforcement Center - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Former Cook County resident enters plea for sex crimes against minors

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A former Cook County resident who moved last year during his senior year of high school returned to Grand Marais Oct.


Solar panels atop the Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

WTIP wants your feedback on 'Going Green in Cook County'

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The people who call the North Shore home are often recognized for their creative and innovative thinking and lifestyles.


Tree clearing along the bike path in Grand Marais 11-04-19 Photo by Rhonda Silence

Tree clearing begins in Highway 61 right-of-way

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Clearing of trees and vegetation along the Highway 61 in Cook County in preparation for the 2020/2021 highway reconstruction project began today.


Grand Marais elm trees - October 08-19 Photo by Rhonda Silence.

City decides not to delay tree cutting for MnDOT project

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The Grand Marais City Council met on Wednesday, October 30 and perhaps one of the most awaited topics on the agenda was the city’s report on its “follow-up” with the Minnesota Depart


Vacation rentals are common on the North Shore. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Short-term rentals likely to be considered commercial properties in Cook County

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Property owners and businesses in Cook County that operate short-term rentals could see large increases in their property taxes in the coming years when a state directive becomes reality in 2020.&nbsp