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Grand Marais seeks public feedback on proposed Climate Action Plan

The City of Grand Marais is asking for public input on its Climate Action Plan.

A look at the Law Enforcement Log

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.

Bat caves in Minnesota are where WNS thrives. Photo courtesy of John Nycz via Flickr

North Shore bats face challenging future

Half of Minnesota's bat species are nearing extinction because of a potentially fatal fungal disease.

Questions on property values? Assessor's office can clarify

Cook County property owners should have received their annual valuation notice and property tax statements in the mail in recent days.

Acting Mayor Anton Moody gives city update

Rhonda Silence-

After each meeting of the Grand Marais City Council, WTIP Community Radio speaks to a city official about activities and actions taken at the council meeting.

Caribou Express ski lift back in operation

Rhonda Silence-

Following up an emergency call to Lutsen Mountains on Sunday, March 31, WTIP reached out to ski hill co-owner, Tom Rider, to learn more.

Discussion continues regarding local jail facility

Joe Friedrichs-

During a public information meeting March 21 regarding the proposed expansion of the local law enforcement center/jail facility, there appeared to be an indication of what is ahead for the proposal in

Lutsen Ski Patrol rescues skiers from Caribou Express chairlift

Rhonda Silence-

About 25 people had more of a ski adventure than planned at Lutsen Mountains on Sunday, March 31 when the Caribou Express chairlift malfunctioned around 3 p.m., requiring an evacuation from the

Lutsen township appoints treasurer

Rhonda Silence-

The township of Lutsen has a treasurer once again.

The Grand Marais PUC has lent support to the Energy Innovation Act . Photo of U.S. Capitol courtesy of Phil Roeder, Flickr.com

Grand Marais PUC supports Energy Innovation Act

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission met on Monday, March 25 and had in-depth discussion of the federal legislation titled