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Back-to-School can mean tax savings for some parents. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Save school supply receipts for possible tax savings

Parents around the State of Minnesota are in the midst of shopping for school supplies.

The elm tree in front of Java Moose, as it looked when it was assessed by the Minnesota DOT - Photo courtesy of MnDOT

Health of Grand Marais elm trees still being debated

At an August 8 meeting held by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, there was a large turnout of citizens who wanted MnDOT to reconsider its plans to remove the trees in the Highway 61 cor

Superintendent talks staffing, finances at ISD 166

Rhonda Silence-

The school board of Cook County Schools/School District 166 met on Thursday, August 15. On the agenda was a variety of issues related to the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year.

Pike Lake Road is not a place for a 'glampground,' planning commission says

Joe Friedrichs-

Glamorous camping is not the right fit for Pike Lake Road, according to a decision made by the Cook County Planning Commission following concerns shared by a collection of residents near the remote bu

The Lux Lake Prescribed Fire is scheduled for fall 2019. Image courtesy of US Forest Service

Mid-Gunflint is at 'high risk' of damage from wildfire, prescribed burns scheduled

Joe Friedrichs-

The Mid-Gunflint Trail area is at high risk for property loss and other damage should a wildfire erupt in the near future, according to information shared by the US Forest Service during a public meet

Other options available during Duluth weather radar update

Joe Friedrichs-

WTIP, many Cook County residents and visitors to the North Shore utilize the National Weather Service radar in Duluth to follow the local weather.

Pedestrian Plan for City of Grand Marais - Screenshot courtesy of City of Grand Marais

Mayor explains Pedestrian Plan adopted by city

Rhonda Silence-

The City of Grand Marais has been working with the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) for several years to make Cook County a more walking-friendly co

Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, August 6-12

Rhonda Silence-

Each week the Cook County Sheriff’s Offic

Mary Owen, MD, director of the Center of American Indian and Minority Health - Photo courtesy of UMD Medical School

Speaking with Dr. Mary Owen, Center of American Indian and Minority Health

The University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth first began offering American Indian student programs in the early 1970s.

Highway 61 construction in 2018. Photo by Rhonda Silence

More rumble strips coming to Highway 61 in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Despite vocal opposition from a few Cook County residents, Minnesota Department of Transportation staff will be installing sinusoidal rumble strips at various locations along Highway 61 starting Monda