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North Shore Adventure Park nearing completion in Silver Bay

There is a lot of activity at the corner of Highway 61 and Outer Drive in Silver Bay as the North Shore Adventure Park comes closer to reality.

This group of vehicles followed the proposed B2B route through Cook County. Photo by Scott Benolken

DNR shares update on 'Border to Border' route

Joe Friedrichs-

Discussion continues throughout northern Minnesota, including here in Cook County, regarding a proposed Border to Border Touring Route.

WTIP shares full context of interview with county administrator

During an interview with Cook County Administrator Jeff Cadwell and WTIP’s News Director Joe Friedrichs that occurred live on the Daybreak program April 1, a wide array of local issues

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, April 2-8

Rhonda Silence-

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.

Planning commission tables discussion on vacation rentals

Joe Friedrichs-

If Cook County were to begin regulation and oversight of vacation rentals through a specific ordinance, there needs to be further clarification for exactly how that will take form, the members of the

MnDOT plans to install Highway 61 rumble strips--on shoulders only

Rhonda Silence-

Back in 2013, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) installed rumble strips on the centerline of Highway 61 on the east side of Grand Marais.

Highway engineer talks rumble strips, funding for local roads

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 9. The following discussion and action items occurred during this week’s meeting.

Funding questions remain for local soil and water district

Joe Friedrichs-

The Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District Board and staff continue to seek answers regarding state funding i

Park board preparing for golf, softball

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais Park Board meets monthly and after those meeting WTIP’s Rhonda Silence sits down with Park and Recreation Manager Dave Tersteeg to learn more about happenings at the campg

North Shore Pharmacy closing its doors

Rhonda Silence-

As of today, Friday, April 5, the North Shore Pharmacy in Grand Marais is no longer taking or filling prescriptions.