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County seeks public input on key issues for health and human services

Cook County Public Health and Human Services is completing a Community Health Needs Assessment and is giving residents an opportunity over the next month to provide input which will help guide the pub

Beck court case moved to Lake County

Joe Friedrichs-

The criminal case involving former Cook County Health and Human Services Director Josh Beck has been moved to Lake County.

County prepares for busy conclusion to 2017

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Nov. 14. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.

North Shore resident who identifies as transgender speaks with WTIP

Transgender Awareness Week is observed annually during the second week of November.

Grand Portage Royalty's Tiny Tot Princess Naveah lent encouragement as the flags were raised.

Community events honor our veterans

Rhonda Silence-

Community veterans were honored in a number of ways last week -- at a “Tribute to the Armed Forces” concert at School District 166, at special luncheons and at several ceremonies.

Did you know you can borrow library books by mail? For free? Here's the scoop

You can borrow paperback books and other materials from the Arrowhead Library System via U.S. Mail--free of charge. ALS Executive Director Jim Weikum joins Tracy Benson to explain.

Schroeder woman seriously injured in Beaver Bay crash

Rhonda Silence-

A Schroeder woman was seriously injured when a semi crossed the centerline and hit her vehicle Thursday night.

Weekend News Roundup for November 11

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days.

City moving ahead with stormwater management planning

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council met this week and after that meeting, WTIP’s Rhonda Silence checked in with Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux on plowing, stormwater management plans and more.

Will Moore and Sherrie Lindskog hold the growing "chain of supporters"

Show your support for WTIP during our "Join Together" membership drive, Nov. 9-13

Jana Kokemiller-Berka-

Our "Join Together" membership drive is in full swing and continues through noon on Monday, November 13. It's our last membership drive of the year, and our goal is $25,