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WTIP Housing Series: Part one, the journey of finding a long-term rental

This is part one of an in-depth report on the local housing market titled: ‘WTIP Housing Series: The Long-Term Rental Crunch.’

Lutsen Mountains copes with international worker visa situation

Rhonda Silence-

As WTIP has reported in the past, the North Shore relies heavily on an international workforce.

Health Department warns public about raw chicken from Ruby's Pantry

Rhonda Silence-

The health departments of Wisconsin and Minnesota are investigating at least four cases of salmonellosis affecting one Minnesota resident and three Wisconsin residents.

Chamber director shares news on building the workforce

Rhonda Silence-

Ida Rukavina, an aide to Senator Amy Klobuchar contacted the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority and the Cook County Chamber this week to let the county know that the number of H-2

LSProject: How a 3-year-old boy found an ancient artifact on a Grand Marais beach

In late October of 2010, much of North America experienced a huge storm complex, known as an extratropical cyclone. Minnesota experienced the lowest barometric pressures ever recorded.

Claudia, a former international worker who spent some time at Thomsonite Beach Inn

Thomsonite Beach Inn welcomes international workers

Rhonda Silence-

Changes to the international worker programs have caused problems for some businesses on the North Shore.

Respect and remembrance at Memorial Day ceremony - Photo by Gary Siesennop

Community gathers for Memorial Day remembrance

Rhonda Silence-

Community members gathered on the Cook County courthouse on Monday, May 28 for an observance of Memorial Day. About 80 people were in attendance under bright sunny skies.

Candidates for Arrowhead board of directors talk 2018 election

Joe Friedrichs-

The annual meeting of the Arrowhead Electric Cooperative starts at 8:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast before the meeting officially begins at 10 a.m.

Researchers share update on moose, brainworm study

Joe Friedrichs-

As first reported in September 2017 here on WTIP, a University of Minnesota professor set up a crowdfunding site to help research the parasite that’s devastating Minnesota’s moose populati

Community observes Memorial Day

Rhonda Silence-

There are several options for community members to commemorate Memorial Day, on Monday, May 28.