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Twin Metals storage site near Ely. Photo courtesy of Twin Metals Minnesota

DNR review of mining rule could halt Twin Metals' plans near BWCA

Joe Friedrichs-

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced a process to review if Minnesota's nonferrous mining rules are strong enough to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from propo


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

COVID-19 vaccines likely required for county employees by December

Joe Friedrichs-

Employees who work for the county are likely to be faced with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the weeks ahead, according to Cook County Administrator James Joerke.
 


Cook County Chamber of Commerce logo, courtesy of the chamber

Deadline for national survey on J1 workers is October 8

Rhonda Silence-

From Delaware to Alaska, from the Southwest to the Midwest, tourism communities are experiencing a labor shortage due to the lack of international workers.


Arrowhead Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Lusten. Submitted image

Arrowhead board supports plan to continue purchasing electricity produced by coal

Joe Friedrichs-

Great River Energy, the parent company of Arrowhead Electric Cooperative in Lutsen, moved forward this summer with its plans to sell a financially troubled coal-fueled power plant in North Dakota.


The view of the existing Ski Hill area from the Lutsen Mountains gondola. File photo Rhonda Silence

Upcoming virtual meeting offers look at Lutsen Mountains Ski Hill expansion

Rhonda Silence-

On Tuesday, October 5, the Superior National Forest is holding a virtual open house that could be one of the final steps toward a decision on whether or not to allow the Lutsen Mountains Ski Area to e


The NMW logo is often accompanied by the Save the Boundary Waters campaign logo. Image courtesy of NMW

Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness respond to member concerns

Rhonda Silence-

The Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness was founded as a nonprofit in 1996 to, as its website states, “to continue a


Rob Ecklund. Submitted photo

Ecklund talks BWCA closure, ATV trails and solar energy on the Iron Range

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County businesses that suffered significant loss because of the recent Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness closure could be eligible for some financial assistance, according to local and state


Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

One-third of recent COVID cases in Cook County are 'breakthrough cases'

Joe Friedrichs-

An estimated one-third of recent COVID-19 cases in Cook County were breakthrough cases, meaning those who tested positive were vaccinated against the highly contagious coronavirus, according to a


Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Mitch Dorr is leaving School District 166 on November 1 - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Assistant Principal Dorr to leave ISD 166 in November

Rhonda Silence-

Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Mitch Dorr is leaving School District 166.


School District 166 has reminders of COVID-19 cautions throughout the school. Photo by Rhonda Silence

School District 166 reports first COVID-19 positive case at school this year

Rhonda Silence-
Although everyone in the community hoped that our local schools would not see a case of COVID-19 in the school population, many acknowledged it may be an impossible goal with increasing numbers i