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Local governments gather for an information exchange session quarterly - Photo Rhonda Silence, WTIP

Local government representatives exchange information

Representatives of Cook County, the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, the

Possible drug use at Cloud Cult concert sends three to hospital

Lutsen – During a recent sold-out concert by the Duluth-based band Cloud Cult at Papa Charlie’s on Ski Hill Road, emergency responders were called to the scene to assist people ex

A new section of Gitchi Gami Trail is under consideration for Lutsen - Image courtesy of ARDC

Planning in progress for Gitchi Gami State Trail in Lutsen

Rhonda Silence-

When complete, the Gitchi-Gami State Trail will be an 89-mile paved bicycle trail between Two Harbors and Grand Marais.

Grand Marais sets priorities, considers redevelopment of city hall

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council held its last February meeting on Wednesday, February 27 and tackled a full agenda.

Four Canadian wolves released at Isle Royale

Joe Friedrichs-

Four more wolves arrived to Isle Royale National Park in recent days.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

2019 permits for BWCA now available, system working

Joe Friedrichs-

Reports were mostly positive this morning as many anxious paddlers, canoe outfitters and resort owners hoping to book a permit for the 2019 paddling season in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Visit the airport to see sights like this 1938 Stinson Reliant, restored by Roy Aero Service. Photo courtesy of Mike Raymond

Aviation enthusiasts invited to learn more about Arrowhead Eagles

Rhonda Silence-

For more than a decade, a loose-knit group of pilots and community members has hosted a fly-in pancake breakfast at the Cook County Airport, as a way to get the community interested in aviation.

Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

County board hears update on proposed jail expansion

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The following discussion and action items occurred during this week’s meeting.

Downtown Business Council weighs in on Highway 61 phasing

Rhonda Silence-

The City of Grand Marais has received word that the Highway 61 reconstruction project has been pushed back on the calendar.

February 26 is Norman Deschampe Day in Grand Portage, Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-

The North Shore community lost one of its finest leaders in February.