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Local basketball seasons under way in Cook County

The basketball season is under way for the local high school basketball teams.

Cycling enthusiast questions rationale of opening BWCAW to bikes

The name of the 1.1 million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness suggests three ideas: lakes, non-motorized watercraft and forests.

Grand Marais Public Library. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Grand Marais Public Library earns significant 'five-star' honor

The Grand Marais Public Library staff found out this week the library has once again achieved a 5-star ranking in the annual Library Journal Star Libraries standings.

Weekend News Roundup for December 9

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. The Park Service is getting close to introducing more wolves to Isle Royale.

City and county seeking input on Sawtooth Bluff property

Rhonda Silence-

The county's Park and Trails Department, a division of the county's Land Use Department, is working on a Sawtooth Bluff Master Plan on how the county property overlooking Grand Marais should b

School hears comments on honoring residents with court, field names

The board of the local school district (ISD 166) held a special meeting Dec. 4 primarily to accept the resignation of Principal Adam Nelson.

CodeRed - High-Speed Emergency Notification System

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to sign up for CodeRED.

CodeRed - High-Speed Emergency Notification System

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to sign up for CodeRED.

School invites public to talk about racism

Bullying and racism have been a topic in the local news of late.

Cook County Schools. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Pam Taylor reflects on career as teacher and coach

Longtime Cook County high school teacher and volleyball coach Pam Taylor is retiring at the end of this school year. WTIP’s Sterling Anderson spoke with Taylor and others to reflect on her