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Director of Nursing Fred "Andy" Andrews - Photo courtesy of North Shore Health

North Shore Health welcomes new director of nursing

Rhonda Silence-
North Shore Health has a new director of nursing, Fred “Andy” Andrews.

A still shot from MnDOT's animation of the proposed improvements on Highway 61 through the city. Photo courtesy of MnDOT

MnDOT delay gives city more time to prepare for road construction

Rhonda Silence-
The future of construction for Highway 61 from Cutface Creek through Grand Marais has been up in the air in recent days.

Birch Terrace Supper Club in Grand Marais. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

County accepts deal to resolve restaurant's debt

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The county board moved into a closed session for a period during Tuesday’s meeting.


Cook County Sheriff's Office - Photo by WTIP

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.


 

County approves plans to fund YMCA projects, equipment

Joe Friedrichs-

During a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Feb. 12, County Administrator Jeff Cadwell presented three items related to the local YMCA.


The Creative Economy Collaborative has completed the Cook County Cultural Plan

Creative Economy Collaborative assisting city with public arts planning

Rhonda Silence-

The Creative Economy Collaborative (CEC) has been in the making since 2015. The intent of the CEC is to contribute to the social and economic future of Cook County through the arts.


Tribal Chair Norman Deschampe with his council colleagues at the grand reopening of Grand Portage Lodge and Casino in July 2018.

Colleagues remember Grand Portage Tribal Chair Norman Deschampe

Rhonda Silence-

WTIP is sad to share the news that Norman Deschampe, chair of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, passed away on Saturday, February 9.
 


Norman Deschampe at the Mount Josephine overlook, May 2012 - Photo Rhonda Silence

A community loss: Grand Portage Tribal Chair Norman Deschampe

Rhonda Silence-

WTIP has learned that Norman Deschampe, Chair of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, passed away on Saturday, February 9.


Christine Day at her property near Grand Marais. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

WTIP visits with 'Pleiadian Ambassador' near Lake Superior

Joe Friedrichs-

In 1994, Cook County property owner and taxpayer Christine Day had an experience that changed the course of her life. On that day, according to Day, she had an encounter with aliens.


 

Chamber and area businesses continue "Plan B" workforce efforts

Rhonda Silence-
The Cook County Chamber had an interesting meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 5.