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Susie Island returned to Grand Portage Band

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and The Nature Conservancy announced this week that Susie Island has been returned to the tribe.

Board chair discusses local property taxes, 2018 levy

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.

Work begins on Grand Marais workforce housing development

Rhonda Silence-

Progress is being made toward the construction of the first phase of workforce housing in Grand Marais by One Roof Housing.

City Council approves rezoning request for possible multifamily housing complex

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council tackled a number of issues at its September 13 meeting.

More concerns voiced over local tax survey

Joe Friedrichs-

A survey was sent earlier this month to local property tax payers from a group calling themselves the “Citizens for an Affordable Cook County.” The Cook County News-Herald is also

Rear-end collision on east Highway 61

There was a collision on east Highway 61 just before 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18 when a vehicle that was stopping for a school bus was rear-ended.

Commissioners set preliminary levy at 19.9 percent

Joe Friedrichs-

During a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Sept. 19, the commissioners voted to set a preliminary, or maximum levy for 2018.

Grand Portage biologist discusses 2017 moose hunt

An estimated 42 bull moose will likely be harvested this year during a moose hunt by three Chippewa bands in northeastern Minnesota.

City continues property, lease discussion with North House

The Grand Marais City Council tackled a number of issues at its Sept. 13 meeting. Among the agenda items discussed was a lease renewal for North House Folk School.

Weekend News Roundup for September 16

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. Former head of county Human Services makes first court appearance. Area state park accounts are hacked.