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ATVs are currently allowed on sections of the Gunflint Trail - Photo by Rhonda Silence

County board approves opening large section of Gunflint Trail to ATV use

Joe Friedrichs-

ATVs are now allowed to operate in a large section of the Gunflint Trail where they were previously banned.


Gunflint Trail sign. WTIP file photo

Update: Woman reported missing near Hungry Jack Lake found safe in town

Joe Friedrichs-

UPDATE: An employee of Hungry Jack Lodge on the Gunflint Trail who was reportedly missing Monday was found just before 5 p.m. in Grand Marais.


Loon Family by Travis Novitsky

Loons dying from West Nile virus in northern Minnesota

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A recent uptick in reports of dead loons and test results indicate an impact from West Nile virus, according to nongame wildlife staff at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.


Alison McIntyre, director of Cook County PHHS. WTIP file photo

Local PHHS director talks shake up at state agency

Joe Friedrichs-

Minnesota lawmakers are considering reorganizing the state’s Department of Human Services following a series of leadership resignations.
 


Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Mayor explains delay on Carbon Dividend Act vote

Rhonda Silence-

The city of Grand Marais once again tackled some tough topics at the regular meeting on Wednesday, July 10.


Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

Local resident participates in Star Tribune BWCA trip

Joe Friedrichs-

A group of paddlers associated with the Star Tribune made a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in June.


Office phone - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Intermittent phone issues in Grand Portage

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage community is experiencing intermittent technical issues with its phone system. Community members make phone calls, but the ability to receive calls is intermittent.


Gooseberry Falls. Photo courtesy of the Minnesota DNR

Woman dies after fall at Gooseberry Falls

Rhonda Silence-
A woman who was airlifted after falling off a waterfall overlook at Gooseberry State Park on Saturday has died.
 

Fog can roll in on Lake Superior suddenly. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Stranded jet skier rescued south of Isle Royale

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A visitor to the North Shore attempted to make it to Isle Royale National Park on Monday, July 8 and found himself lost in the fog on L