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Checking in with the mayor

At the March 28 meeting, the Grand Marais City Council heard from the Minnesota Department of Transportation about some small changes to the Highway 61 re-design through the city. Work on the hi

DNR encourages homeowners to compost, not burn

In an effort to prevent wildfires, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges woodland property owners to compost their yard waste rather than burn it.

Weekend News Roundup for March 31

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. The Border Patrol collars seven at I-Falls. PolyMet building costs climb.

Grand Marais Fire Department responds to kitchen fire at GunFlint Tavern

Rhonda Silence-

Just after 5 p.m. this evening, March 29, an emergency call went out to the Grand Marais Fire Department to respond to a kitchen fire at the GunFlint Tavern in downtown Grand Marais.

Grand Portage primary election on April 3

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is holding a primary election on Tuesday, April 3.

Highway engineer provides update on Pike Lake Road

On Tuesday, March 27, there was an open house for the public to give their input on the upcoming Pike Lake Road project.

ThompsonGas acquires second fuel provider on the North Shore

Rhonda Silence-

On March 22, WTIP learned that ThompsonGas, headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, had acquired North Shore Oil & Propane, based in Silver Bay.

County prepares to broaden discussion on vacation rentals

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 27. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.

Power restored in Maple Hill area

Rhonda Silence-

**UPDATE** Arrowhead Electric has announced that power has been restored to the Maple Hill area of Grand Marais. All customers should have power.

Community members get first look at Sawtooth Bluff plan

Rhonda Silence-

For several months, government officials and some citizens have been working on plans for the Sawtooth Bluff area in Grand Marais, a 640-acre site that includes rugged cliffs, forest land and a fen.