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Vacation rentals are common throughout Cook County. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

County sets public hearing to discuss vacation rentals

Joe Friedrichs-

The future of vacation rentals in Cook County remains in the spotlight, including a public hearing scheduled for April 10 in Grand Marais to discuss possible changes to taxation and licensing fees for


Cook County Dispatch Supervisor-Jail Administrator Ben Hallberg greets visitors to the Law Enforcement Center - Photo R Silence

Law Enforcement Center tour raises questions

Rhonda Silence-

The idea of an expanded law enforcement center/jail facility in Grand Marais has raised concern for some community members.


Citizens leave the township annual meetings with plenty of information about their community - WTIP photo

West End citizens gather for township meetings

Rhonda Silence-

Township elections and annual meetings were held Tuesday, March 12. Citizens from Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder gathered to vote and to discuss township business.


Moose on the Gunflint Trail. Photo by Ryan Salzman

WTIP gets the story on 'salty' Gunflint moose

Joe Friedrichs-

Ryan Salzman is a Wisconsin resident who traveled to the Gunflint Trail on March 9 hoping he might spot a moose in the surrounding forests.


Schroeder, along with Lutsen and Tofte, holds its town meeting on Tuesday, March 12 - Photo by Rhonda Silence

A conversation with Schroeder treasurer candidate

Rhonda Silence-

Township elections and annual meetings are held March 12. The voting polls are open from 5-8 p.m. and annual meetings follow at 8 p.m.


Rob Ecklund. Submitted photo

Ecklund talks soil and water funding, proposed jail expansion

Joe Friedrichs-

Every Thursday morning while the Minnesota Legislature is in session, the WTIP news team checks in with District 3A Representative Rob Ecklund to hear an update from the Capitol.


Northeast Regional Corrections Center image. Submitted photo

WTIP speaks with director of NERC about local jail

Joe Friedrichs-

There is a great deal of discussion taking place in Cook County about a proposed expansion of the local jail. The county board and staff continue to consider options for any possible expansion.


Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

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.


Lutsen has two citizens interested in the supervisor vacancy on the town board. Photos courtesy of the candidates

A contested race for Lutsen township supervisor

Rhonda Silence-

The official filing period to run for office on the local township boards closed in mid-January and township elections are coming up next week, March 12.


Sarah Somnis is running for reelection as supervisor on the Tofte Town Board - Photo courtesy of the candidate

Tofte voters to select supervisor and treasurer

Rhonda Silence-

The official filing period to run for office on the local township boards closed in mid-January and township elections are coming up next week, March 12.