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2018 election results for Cook County

Results – All winners of the 2018 election in bold.

Cook County Board of Commissioners

City and tourism officials planning for construction in 2019-2020

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is returning to Grand Marais on Thursday, November 7 with the latest—and final—version of the Highway 61 re-design through the city of Gr

Everything you need to know on Election Day in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Voter turnout is traditionally very high in Minnesota, as nearly three-quarters of eligible Minnesota residents cast a ballot on average over the past four general election cycles, the highest voter t

A mix of rain and snow led to icy road conditions

Slippery roads lead to several crashes on Sunday

The rain and snow mix that fell on Sunday, November 4 played a role in a number of car crashes in Cook County.

Green Party candidate for MN Senate Paula Overby 10-31-18

Green Party's Paula Overby visits Cook County

Election season continues and so does campaigning. This week WTIP was visited by Paula Overby, the Green Party endorsed candidate.

Significant snow could impact roads Sunday

Rhonda Silence-

A winter storm watch has been issued for Sunday morning through Monday, November 5. According to the National Weather Service, Cook County could see snow totals of 6 inches or more.

Talking with the mayor about the liquor store, YMCA and more

Rhonda Silence-

After every meeting of the Grand Marais City Council, WTIP invites Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux into the studio to hear his thoughts on what transpired in the meeting.

City requests more information from county on YMCA operations

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council met Tuesday, October 30, and had discussion on a number of ongoing matters.

Forest Service shares plans for logging, prescribed burns near the Gunflint Trail

Rhonda Silence-

An open house was held Nov. 1 at the Gunflint Ranger Station in Grand Marais to discuss the Kimball Vegetation Management Project Area.

DNR issues permits for PolyMet copper-nickel mine

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced that it has issued permits for PolyMet Mining’s proposed NorthMet mining project in northeast Minnesota.