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BWCA area that remains closed is in red as of Sept. 11. Image courtesy of US Forest Service

More of BWCA to reopen, some entry points will remain closed

Joe Friedrichs-

A large area of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near the end of the Gunflint Trail will reopen Saturday, Sept. 11.
 


North Shore Health and Care Center is located in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Cook County officials report most COVID cases locally not leading to serious illness

Joe Friedrichs-

Despite an uptick in the case count for COVID-19 among Cook County residents at the end of summer and into the start of September, local health officials are reporting most people who do test positive


The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources J-5 is an important firefighting tool. Photo courtesy of US Forest Service

Thoughts on weather, lightning, and wildfires from DNR firefighter Aaron Mielke

Rhonda Silence-

Aaron Mielke, a firefighter and forester with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, is one of WTIP Community Radio’s “go-to” sources for information on fire conditions and f


Arrowhead Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Lusten. Submitted image

Arrowhead explains strange 'brownout' over Labor Day weekend

Joe Friedrichs-

A number of Cook County residents watched in confusion as their lightbulbs went dim and various appliances struggled to function Sunday night during Labor Day weekend.


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

More COVID-19 cases reported in Cook County over Labor Day weekend

Joe Friedrichs-

As summer winds down and a new school year is set to begin this week, the case count for COVID-19 in Cook County continues to climb.


Great Expectations School - Image courtesy of GES

Great Expectations School ready to welcome students

Rhonda Silence-

All of our local schools have been working with Cook County Public Health to determine their plans for returning to school. Will students and staff be required to wear masks?


Wilderness rangers meet with BWCA paddlers during 2021 evacuation. Photo courtesy of USDA Forest Service

Ahead of BWCA reopening, wilderness rangers share stories of evacuation process

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It’s been a season like no other in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.


Starting at midnight, Sept. 3, the Minnesota DNR will allow recreational fires in established fire rings at homes and resorts.

Campfires will be allowed Saturday, but not in BWCA or remote areas

Rhonda Silence-

On Saturday, September 4, northlanders will once again be able to enjoy a campfire in some situations.


The symbol representing Oshki Ogimaag Charter School in Grand Portage. Image courtesy of Oshki Ogimaag

Oshki Ogimaag School preparing for new school year

Rhonda Silence-

There is always a lot to be done before the doors open to students in a new school year. That is complicated once again this year by the COVID-19 pandemics.