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Preliminary levy could be double-digit increase after BWCA appraisal

Cook County stands to lose $751,000 following a federal appraisal connected to a payment for federal lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, July 23-28

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.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic announces plan to combat opioid addiction in Cook County

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic announced details today of a medication-assisted treatment program which helps patients struggling with opioid use disorder.

Sheriff Pat Eliasen - Photo courtesy of Cook County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Pat Eliasen's thoughts on new laws

Rhonda Silence-

Several new laws are in effect as of August 1, and some impact motorists.

Family farms a growing branch of North Shore's green initiatives

Joe Friedrichs-

Even by Cook County standards, Nick and Kristin Wharton, along with their three children, live in a remote setting in Cook County.

Personnel matters top School Board agenda

Rhonda Silence-

The School District 166 school board met on Thursday, July 25 in the Jane Mianowski conference room at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. WTIP caught up with Superintendent Dr.

Lightning rolled through the Northland on July 26. Photo by John Fowler https://www.flickr.com/photos/snowpeak/

Emergency crews work to reach Girl Scouts after campsite lightning strike

Rhonda Silence-

UPDATE: At approximately 4 a.m., the St.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

Wildfire reported on Daniels Lake in BWCA in Mid-Trail area

Joe Friedrichs-

UPDATE: At 6 p.m. WTIP received an update from the Forest Service.

Ecklund talks B2B Touring Route, Isle Royale and more during town hall event

Joe Friedrichs-

A visit to the North Shore meant a busy day for District 3A Representative Rob Ecklund on July 23.

Grand Portage ancestral homeland recognized in new designation of Isle Royale

Rhonda Silence-

Grand Portage community members and friends boarded the Grand Portage-Isle Royale ferry boat, the Sea Hunter, on a brilliant summer morning on July 23 to head to Isle Royale for a unique cele