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Superior, Wisconsin as seen just hours after the explosion April 26, 2018. Photo by Kristy DeVera

Blast at oil refinery near Lake Superior impacts Cook County roads

The Twin Ports area of Lake Superior made national headlines in late April when a series of explosions and intense fire erupted at the Husky Energy oil refinery in Superior, Wisc.

8th Congressional District candidate Jason Metsa stops by WTIP

Rhonda Silence-

It has been a busy election season. WTIP has been happy to talk to a number of candidates in the state and local level.

Leo Lake and Sawtooth Bluffs focus of county meeting

Joe Friedrichs-

The public landing at Leo Lake and an update on the development plans for Sawtooth Bluffs were two key topics discussed during a meeting of the Cook County Parks & Trails Commission.

Great Expectations School expansion under way

Rhonda Silence-

It is always a challenge to get a school ready for a new school year.

Progress toward removal of car in Poplar River

Rhonda Silence-

On July 12, a 1995 Roadster motorhome crashed on Highway 61 in Lutsen, nearly tumbling into the Poplar River, 40 feet below.

Update: Wildfire in the BWCAW is controlled

Rhonda Silence-

According to Patrick Johnson, the assistant

New managing editor of the Duluth News Tribune visits WTIP

The Duluth News Tribune has a new managing editor.

Groundbreaking celebration in Lutsen. Photo by Sterling Anderson

Groundbreaking celebration held for new workforce housing in Lutsen

On July 31, a number of local and area leaders gathered for the groundbreaking celebration at 4 Directions Dwellings on Alta Miikana Rd.

Update: Wildfire burning six miles southwest of Seagull Lake in BWCA

Joe Friedrichs-

UPDATE: At approximately 5:15 p.m. on July 31 the U.S. Forest Service sent the following update on the wildfire.

Demolition begins at former motel site in Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-

The long-awaited demolition of the former Tomteboda Resort/Grand Marais Inn property began this morning, Monday, July 30.