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North Shore Hospital and Care Center. Submitted photo

Hospital takes steps to assist local pharmacy

Joe Friedrichs-

Service issues at the Grand Marais Pharmacy have been a topic of discussion in the community for the past several months.


Isle Royale. WTIP file photo.

How to legally fish at Isle Royale on Lake Superior

Joe Friedrichs-

As the National Park Service describes it, fishing at Isle Royale is an angler’s paradise.


Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

Prescribed fires near Duncan, Ram lakes delayed

Joe Friedrichs-

To alleviate some of the natural fuels both inside and outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the Forest Service is planning a series of prescribed burns in the Mid-Trail area this fall.


Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

County board sets preliminary levy, talks administrator transition

Joe Friedrichs-

Property taxes, the 2020 budget and the future of how county government operates were among the key talking points today during a busy meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.  


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Changes to food stamp benefits could impact Cook County families

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County staff and elected officials expressed concern about a federal proposal that could impact the number of people who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).


US Forest Service logo courtesy of USDA Forest Service

Forest Service brings changes to 'planning' on Superior National Forest

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The U.S. Forest Service is considering some changes to its forest management planning on Superior National Forest here in northeastern Minnesota.


Cook County/Grand Marais Airport. WTIP file photo

Event to highlight variety of news from local airport

Joe Friedrichs-

It’s busy times at the Grand Marais/Cook County Airport. A recently expanded paved runway can now accommodate charter planes carrying up to 30 passengers.


Martin Kubik is the founder of the Boundary Waters Advisory Committee. Submitted photo

The success story of a BWCA hiking trail

Joe Friedrichs-

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is known for its endless options for, well, canoeing. However, the BWCA also features more than 200 miles of hiking and backpacking trails.


A presentation on vaping in Cook County was held at the ACA Sept. 17. Photo by Grace Grinager

County considers raising legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21

Joe Friedrichs-

Discussions are underway at the county level to raise the age to purchase commercial tobacco to 21.


Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

County considers next steps with ‘board-administrator’ government

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County might continue operating under the current form of government using the ‘board-administrator’ model, though an outside consulting firm will likely advise the county board on th