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A Look at the Law Enforcement Log

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.


Not the bobcat in question, but this photo shows a bobcat stealing some suet set out for birds - Photo by Darin Fagerman

DNR hoping to capture, relocate bobcat in the city

Rhonda Silence-

Cook County residents are accustomed to wildlife traveling on our rural roads and in the woods. It is only occasionally that we see wild creatures in the more densely populated city of Grand Marais.


A snow plow maneuvering through the snowy Grand Marais streets - Video still courtesy of Cook County

City hears calendar parking plan

Rhonda Silence-

After each meeting of the Grand Marais City Council, WTIP speaks with Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux about actions taken by the council.


Kaylan Dix accepting the Colorectal Cancer Screening innovator of 2018 award. Submitted photo.

Clinic wins 'Innovator of the Year Award'

Joe Friedrichs-

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic was presented the ‘2018 Innovator of the Year Award’ by the Colon Cancer Coalition during a recent event in the Twin Cities.


 

Howard Hedstrom gives an EDA update

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) meets the second Tuesday of each month and normally has a full agenda, covering housing projects, happenings at the Cedar Grove Busine


Icy and flooded roads could be hazardous - drive with care. - Photo by Amber Pratt, Outdoor Adventures on Lake Superior

Highway Department advises caution, announces road restrictions

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Highway Department has an advisory for motorist of vehicles, large and small.


Tom Landwehr, the new director of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters visited Grand Marais March 8 - Photo by Sue Hakes

Tom Landwehr talks about his new role

Rhonda Silence-

The Campaign to Save The Boundary Waters is a an effort of the Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness (NMW), specifically formed to work to  protect the Boundary Waters Wilderness from mini


Meggan Halvorson, former Grand Marais resident, took part in Workers Speak Out rally on the Capitol steps. Photo courtesy of CBB

Meggan Halvorson, advocating for better banking

Rhonda Silence-

Former Grand Marais resident, Meggan Halvorson, has become an advocate for better working conditions at her workplace, the financial institute, Wells Fargo.


Trout stocking might change or end in some Cook County lakes due to climate change. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

LSProject: Climate change likely to impact trout lakes near Lake Superior

Joe Friedrichs-

A changing climate continues to impact a variety of fish and wildlife management strategies in northern Minnesota.