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Difficult driving conditions near the Caribou River on Highway 61. Photo by Jean Cochrane

Spring storm makes driving difficult on local roadways

A spring blizzard on the North Shore has caused treacherous road conditions for Cook County and the surrounding region.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

Search for new Sawtooth Mountain Clinic CEO continues

It was a busy meeting for the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Board in late April.

Joe Radinovich. Submitted WTIP file photo

Radinvoich tenders his resignation with Iron Range board

Associated Press (AP)-

A prominent Iron Range Democrat who was hired for a civil service position after the job posting time was shortened from 21 days to 24 hours has resigned.

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, April 16-22

Each week the Cook County Sheriff’s Office provides a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center in the past week.

Taiga Design+Build earns national recognition for Grand Marais home

Rhonda Silence-

There are three new homes along the new Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais, constructed by Anton Moody of Taiga Design+Build.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

Federal payments from BWCA could impact Cook County levy

Joe Friedrichs-

In 1948, United States lawmakers passed the Thye-Blatnik Act to buy resorts and private lands in what would eventually be named the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Grand Portage Tribal Chair candidate Marie Spry

Talking with Tribal Council candidate Marie Spry

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is holding a primary to fill two vacancies on the Tribal Council, the positio

School District 166 update from superintendent

Rhonda Silence-

The School District 166 board meet on Thursday, April 18 for a meeting that included discussion of financial goals and some personnel matters.

Local resident airs concern over land purchased by known polygamist

Joe Friedrichs-

During the public comment period of a Cook County Board of Commissioners meeting April 23, local resident Jeremy Hanson expressed concerns he has over property purchased by Seth Jeffs on Pike Lake Roa

Hospital administrator talks local pharmacy services

Changes to pharmacy services in Grand Marais continue to be discussed among local residents and some local organizations.