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The Grand Marais elm trees, as they looked on October 8, 2019 - Photo by Rhonda Silence

City seeks delay of tree cutting for MnDOT project

Rhonda Silence-

After 17 citizens spoke during a crowded public comment period at the October 9 Grand Marais City Council meeting, the council agreed to talk to the Minnesota Department of Transportation about the tr


Ducks in flight. Photo by US Fish & Wildlife via Flickr in Creative Commons (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)

More than half a million ducks light up weather radar in Duluth

Joe Friedrichs-

More than half a million ducks that went airborne near the Rice Lake Wildlife Refuge in northern Minnesota sent the National Weather Service (NWS) radar into a frenzy of activity Oct. 16.


Pamela Dixon. Submitted photo

Cook County continues discussion of appointing an HR Director

Joe Friedrichs-

There have been a number of staff changes for local government in Cook County in mid-October. Former County Administrator Jeff Cadwell’s last day at the county was Monday, Oct. 14.


Beargrease vice-president Frank Moe gets a high five from his handler (and wife) Sherri Moe in the 2018 race. Photo CJ Heithoff

International recognition for Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Rhonda Silence-

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon made an exciting announcement last week, letting racing fans know that the Beargrease is now part of an inte


Cook County Sheriff's Office - Photo by Rhonda Silence

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, Oct. 1-6

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 Peggy Flanagan - Photo courtesy of Lt. Governor's Office, State of MN

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan on Indigenous Peoples Day

Rhonda Silence-

Monday, Oct. 14 was Indigenous Peoples Day here in Cook County. There were also a number of events throughout the state of Minnesota in recognition of the day.


Isle Royale moose study Feb 2019 Photo by Seth Moore, PhD, director of biology and environment, Grand Portage Band of Chippewa

Michigan lawmaker proposes moose hunt on Isle Royale

Joe Friedrichs-

State Rep. Steve Johnson from Michigan recently introduced a resolution calling on the National Park Service to establish a moose hunt on Isle Royale.


A house of any size is difficult to find in Grand Marais. Photo by Andrew Balet, Wikimedia Commons

Research of Cook County housing crunch continues

Rhonda Silence-

Grand Marais city councilors recently went through the process of listing the things important to the citizens of Grand Marais.


Grand Marais City Hall was crowded with people "speaking for the trees" on October 9. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Standing room only for public comment on city trees

Rhonda Silence-

Approximately 50 people crowded into Grand Marais City Hall at the Wednesday, October 9 city council meeting to share comments and concerns about the removal of the elm trees that line Highway 61 thro


Rena Rogers. Submitted photo

Rena Rogers appointed interim Cook County administrator

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County Administrator Jeff Cadwell’s last day is Monday, Oct. 14. Cadwell is leaving to become the new administrator in Mahnomen County.