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Smallmouth caught on Hungry Jack Lake. Photo by Joe Powell

Smallmouth bass fishing heats up on the Gunflint Trail

Joe Friedrichs-

Many anglers come to places near Grand Marais and up the Gunflint Trail with walleye on their minds.

Bridge closed on Lutsen Ski Hill Road during bridge reconstruction

Rhonda Silence-

Bridge replacement is under way on the Ski Hill Road in Lutsen.

Schools updating cell phone and attendance policies

Rhonda Silence-

There may be some new policies in the student handbooks for School District 166 and Great Expectations School next fall. Both schools are considering revisions to some policies.

Glider launched to study Lake Superior

Rhonda Silence-

University of Minnesota Professor Jay Austin visted Grand Marais on June 28, bringing with him an interesting piece of equipment.

Discussion continues on proposed tower at Seagull Lake

Discussion continues at both the county, state and federal levels regarding a new tower that will be used to improve communication at the end of the Gunflint Trail.

County administrator requests civility during public meetings

Joe Friedrichs-

Many Cook County residents are passionate about local issues that impact them and the place they call home.

Construction under way at School District 166

Construction is in full swing on projects at School District 166.

Gunflint Hills golf course in flux

Rhonda Silence-

There was a full house during the public comment period at the city council meeting on Wednesday, June 27.

City accepts bid for clean up for former Tomteboda Resort site

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council met Wednesday, June 27 and one agenda item was the decision on whether or not to wait for grant funds for the demolition and clean up of the former Tomteboda Motel site o

WTIP changes format of routine interviews with county commissioners

Joe Friedrichs-

For many years, WTIP has done recurring interviews with elected officials following meetings of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.