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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Biden administration deals Twin Metals project near BWCA massive setback

Joe Friedrichs-

The Biden administration dealt a serious blow Wednesday to the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, ordering a study that could lead to a 20-year ban on mining upstream f


Fallen trees line the Border Route Trail after a storm Oct. 10 in Cook County. Photo courtesy of the US Forest Service

Border Route Trail 'impassable' after possible tornado rolls through BWCA

Joe Friedrichs-

The National Weather Service in Duluth continues to research and analyze a possible tornado in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Clearwater Lake.


City Hall building banner - File photo Rhonda Silence

City update on truck braking, bonds and more

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council met on Wednesday, October 13, and heard from citizens on a variety of issues, from engine braking to ATVs in the city.


1854 Treaty Authority. WTIP file photo

WTIP to host climate change discussion with 1854 Treaty Authority scientists

Joe Friedrichs-

Coinciding with the international climate talks in Scotland next month, WTIP is hosting a community conversation on Thursday, Nov.


No Jake brakes sign - Photo courtesy of Michael Rivera, Wikimedia Commons

Truck driver adds input on city's jake brake discussion

Rhonda Silence-

At recent meetings of both the Grand Marais City Council and the Cook County Commissioners, the subject of semis using jake brakes on city and county roads has been brought up.


The Kennedy family has grown along with the businesses established by Beth and Tim. Submitted photo

Tim and Beth Kennedy reflect on being Grand Marais business owners

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Birchbark Books & Gifts on First Avenue in downtown Grand Marais is closing its doors after over 25 years in business.


A bird's eye view of geodesic dome at Live Klarhet in Lutsen. Photo courtesy of Nicole Leand

New business dots the Lutsen landscape with geodesic domes

Rhonda Silence-

WTIP likes to share news of local businesses -- new businesses, new owners, milestone achievements.


Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Clinic CEO shares update as COVID-19 case count climbs

Joe Friedrichs-

The Biden's administration's mandate that employers with 100 or more employees require coronavirus vaccinations or institute weekly virus testing moved one step closer to enforcement this week