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Weekend News Roundup for September 30

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


 

Telemedicine comes to North Shore Health

Rhonda Silence-

North Shore Health has formed a partnership with Avera eCAre, a Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based emergency services provider.


Wolf at Tucker Lake. Photo by Fran Smith

Wildlife organization questions DNR wolf count

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Results from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2016-17 wolf population survey suggest Minnesota’s wolf population has increased 25 percent since the 2015-16 survey.


 

DNR seeks input on local trout lakes, bass management

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on a review of stream trout management and special stream trout regulations on Kraut, North Shady, Peanut, Squash, Thompson, Thrus


Cook County Schools. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

ISD 166 releases statement in response to allegations of racist bullying in local schools

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A group of concerned residents gathered in downtown Grand Marais on Tuesday, Sept. 26, to discuss recent reports of racism in the local school district.


 

County hires new health and human services director

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On Sept. 26, Alison McIntyre was named the new public health and human services director for Cook County.


 

Moose killed in vehicle collision on Gunflint

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has released details on a moose/vehicle collision on the Gunflint Trail on Friday, September 22. 


 

Sheriff's Office seeks tips in hit and run

Rhonda Silence-

 A Grand Marais man reported a hit and run to his parked vehicle at about 11 p.m. on Saturday night, September 23.
 


 

GES growth and expansion plans

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As Great Expectations continues to grow, a need for expansion is becoming greater.  WTIP's Jay Andersen spoke with Great Expectations administrator Peter James about that topic and more.