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City Council talks about trailers and ordinances

The Grand Marais City Council received a complaint from a city resident about trailers parked on city streets. That triggered a discussion, which in turn may trigger ordinance updates.

LSProject: Researchers focus on early life of herring to preserve historic fishery

Joe Friedrichs-

When Lake Superior comes up in casual conversation, it’s easy to think big. After all, in terms of surface area, Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world.

RV crash at Poplar River - Photo by Mirel Sabau

Update: RV crashes at Poplar River

Rhonda Silence-

At approximately 12:20 p.m. today, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Lutsen Fire Department, Lutsen EMS, Cook County Emergency Management, U.S.

DNR hosts open house on Gitchi Gami trail development

Rhonda Silence-

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division will host an open house from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

County board hears more comments on Border-to-Border route

Rhonda Silence-

At the start of each county board meeting, there is a public comment period and on

Minneapolis man dies after canoe capsizes on Sawbill Lake

Rhonda Silence-

Around 1 p.m.

Gunflint Hills Golf Course awash with wildflowers - Photo courtesy of Grand Marais Parks Department

City continuing hiring process for Gunflint Hills Golf Course superintendent

Rhonda Silence-

At the last Grand Marais City Council meeting on June 27, a number of citizens spoke during the public comment period, sharing concerns about the future of the city-run Gunflint Hills Golf Course.

Senate candidate Richard Painter talks with WTIP

Richard Painter, a longtime Republican and former ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Minnesota.

Large Lakes Observatory glider missing at sea

Rhonda Silence-

At the end of June, WTIP shared news of the University of MN’s Large Lakes Observatory and the underwater glider it uses to study Lake Superior.

Sewer system breakage leads to temporary above ground lines in Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-

The city of Grand Marais' wastewater system has been plagued with breaks in the sewer line along Highway 61 on the western side of town in recent years.