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International workers, Thursday Conversation topic

A 2012-13 economic analysis of Cook County documented tourism as 82% of our local economy. This year 40% of the seasonal jobs servicing that economy are filled by international workers.

Superintendent discusses latest school board meeting

WTIP's Jay Andersen spoke on the phone with Cook County School District superintendent Bill Crandall about the latest school board meeting.

Solar eclipse in Cook County: Everything you need to know

Everyone in the continental United States has a chance to see some part of the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21.

Grand Marais workforce housing project update

The Grand Marais workforce housing project is underway with help from One Roof Housing in Duluth. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with the deputy director of One Roof Housing, Cliff Knettel, abo

Commissioners discuss levy, town hall meetings set

During a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 15, budget discussion was again a lengthy talking point as the board aims to set a preliminary levy by Sept. 19.

County considers plan for three year levy increase

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There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.

Kadunce River and popular hiking trail set for closure until Sept. 15

The DNR will be doing some projects along the Kadunce River in the coming weeks, including fish restoration and other related construction. The project will last from Aug. 20 to Sept. 15.

Gear up for the 17th Annual Gitchi-Gami Trail Ride Sat., Aug.19

The Gitchi-Gami Trail Association will hold its 17th annual trail ride Saturday, Aug.

City Council talks property taxes, local economic impact with North House

During a meeting of the Grand Marais City Council on Aug.

New restaurant to open at former Harbor Light location in Grand Marais

In early August the former Harbor Light Restaurant in Grand Marais came under new ownership.