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Forest Service says Gunston Lake Fire in Lake County under control

The U.S. Forest Service has provided more information on a wildfire in the Kawishiwi Ranger District, west of Isabella in Lake County.

A trainee practices using a firing device to ignite a controlled burn. Photo courtesy of MN Wildfire Academy

Local forester Aaron Mielke helping out at MN Wildfire Academy

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The 19th annual Minnesota Wildfire Academy was held this week, June 3-7, at Itasca Community College and the University of MN campus in Grand Rapids. Organizers say about 800 students have been

Local DNR Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman to retire soon

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WTIP Community Radio has been happy over the years to have Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman in the studio to talk about various natural resources matters.<

Border Patrol introduces new option for small boat border crossings

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Many North Shore residents and visitors enjoy fishing and boating on the beautiful lakes along the U.S. – Canadian border.

Judy Erickson, the government relations consultant for the Cook County Chamber - Photo courtesy of the chamber

Cook County Chamber gets end-of-session update

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Having a presence at the State Capitol is important to the Cook County Chamber. Judy Erickson is the Chamber’s governme

City and MnDOT develop "flexible" agreement for Highway 61 maintenance

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At the last meeting of the Grand Marais City Council, on May 29, there was consideration of the city’s agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation regarding responsibilities for ma

A large pine falls on a home during the 1999 Blowdown storm. Photo courtesy of Jim Cordes

Blowdown Series: Part two, the four corners of the storm

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In part two of WTIP’s commemorative look back on the 1999 Boundary Waters Blowdown storm, we share the stories of four people who were in different areas located near, or in, the Boundary Waters

City tackles full agenda at May 30 meeting

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The last meeting of May for the Grand Marais City Council was one of its longest meetings for quite some time, lasting nearly three hours.

Gunflint Trail evac exercise 2019 - radio communications - Photo courtesy of Cook County Emergency Management

How long does it take to evacuate the Gunflint Trail?

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Emergency radios were busy this week as emergency responders sought to answer the question, "How long does it take to evacuate the cabin owners, lodges and forest visitors of the upper Gunflint T

Tomahawk prescribed burn - Photo courtesy of US Forest Service Zone Fire Management Officer Patricia Johnson

Prescribed burns under way on North Shore

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Northlanders have likely noticed a haze hanging over the region, thanks to fires in Northwest Ontario and here on the North Shore.