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The Tofte district of Superior National Forest is seeking comments - Map image courtesy of US Forest Service

Forest Service seeks comments on Tofte Landscape Project

The U.S. Forest Service is considering a new approach to vegetation management in the Tofte Ranger District.

Former NHL star arrested in Lutsen found unfit for trial

A well-known Minnesota hockey player who won a gold medal in the 1980 Olympics is not fit to stand trial and needs assistance to deal with psychiatric issues, a judge ruled in the Cook County Courthou

City considers reports on liquor store, city hall remodel

Rhonda Silence-

At the October 9 meeting of the Grand Marais City Council, there were two presentations related to Grand Marais City Hall and the Municipal Liquor Store.

Lutsen supervisors get EMS and fire department reports

Rhonda Silence-

The township of Lutsen meets the third Tuesday of each month. The last meeting was Oct. 15 and according to Lutsen Supervisor Andrew Beavers, it was a productive meeting.

County delays South Shore Drive project near Devil Track Lake

After weeks of battling rainy conditions, this week the Cook County Highway Department announced a delay in the reconstruction of South Shore Drive located near Devil Track Lake.

Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, October 7-13

Rhonda Silence-

Each week the Cook County Sheriff’s Office provides a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center. WTIP requested more information on the following incidents.

Lt. Governor Flanagan talks to WTIP about "Not Your Mascot" protest

Rhonda Silence-

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and other Native American leaders will protest outside of U.S.

More from MnDOT on business concerns and tree removal

Rhonda Silence-

It should be no secret by now for North Shore residents that road reconstruction is coming to Highway 61 through Grand Marais in the next two years.

IRRRB Commissioner Mark Phillips shares thoughts on Polymet, Twin Metals

Rhonda Silence-

Mark Phillips, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation toured Cook County this week, along with Senator Tom Bakk and Representative Rob Ecklund. P

The torch is passed at Split Rock Lighthouse

Joe Friedrichs-

There are changes coming to one of the North Shore’s landmark sites.