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New language and culture class at ISD 166

There's a new class at ISD 166 this year that focuses on language and cultures from around the world. The class is funded through a grant in the 2017-18 school year.

Cook County administrator on 2018 county budget

WTIP's Jay Andersen spoke with county administrator Jeff Cadwell about the 2018 county budget ahead of the Truth in Taxation meeting taking place next month, on November 27.

Commissioners approve hiring for new assistant county attorney

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.

Fire destroys garage at Hungry Jack Lake

Rhonda Silence-

A garage and several vehicles were destroyed by fire at Hungry Jack Lake on Saturday, Oct. 14.

1854 Treaty Authority releases informative document on treaty rights

According to a new document published by the 1854 Treaty Authority, since the 1970s, tribes have been successfully reasserting hunting, fishing and gathering rights in the ceded territories of Minneso

Filmmaker finds sudden fame with video of wolf attacking a moose

A filmmaker based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Dan Nystedt, recently captured a stunning video of a wolf attacking a moose in a remote lake in the wilds of Ontario.

LSProject: Lake Superior no longer the clearest of the Great Lakes

Joe Friedrichs-

After an impressive and lengthy run at the top, Lake Superior is no longer the clearest of the Great Lakes.

Weekend News Roundup for October 14

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. More lakes and streams are added to the impaired list, but Poplar River is off. Enbridge Energy fights back.

Mayor talks about public works, stormwater management

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council meets the second and last Wednesdays of each month. Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux stopped by the studio to talk about what was on the agenda.

Tofte man injured in propane explosion

Rhonda Silence-

An emergency call went out to Lutsen First Responders and Cook County Ambulance at 8:22 this morning. A party had been burned by a propane explosion and was being driven to the Lutsen Fire Hall.