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Phifer considers run for 8th District congressional seat

Leah Phifer is touring the 8th Congressional District in 80 days to help her decide whether to run as a DFLer for the seat currently held by fellow DFLer Rick Nolan.

North Shore Health administrator talks construction and health care legislation

There’s an open house this week at the hospital and care center WTIP's Jay Andersen spoke with North Shore Health administrator Kimber Wraalstad about construction progress and uncertainty w

Cedar Grove Veterinarian Clinic open in business park

Rhonda Silence-

The Cedar Grove Business Park has a new tenant -- the Cedar Grove Veterinarian Clinic is open for business. Dr.

Cook County Sheriff's Office responds to intended suicide call, finds victim deceased

Rhonda Silence-

At approximately 2:15 pm Sunday, Cook County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a report of a suicidal male that intended to die by suicide in the woods.

St. Paul event to highlight Capitol renovation project

It’s called ‘The People’s House’ for a reason. And from Aug. 11-13, the people of Minnesota can see firsthand the updates to the State Capitol.

Weekend News Roundup for July 22

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

County's Public Health & Human Services director submits resignation

Rhonda Silence-

Just last Monday, Cook County Administrator Jeff Cadwell told WTIP that he did not know if the county’s Public Health & Human Services director, Joshua Beck, was planning to resign after a c

Summer food project exceeds school expectations

Cook County Schools ISD166 is serving an average of 80 kids daily through its breakfast/lunch summer food program. WTIP's Jay Andersen spoke with Superintendent Dr.

"The People's House" grand opening is Aug. 11, 12, 13

The renovation of the Minnesota State Capitol building is complete and there’s a big open house celebration scheduled to show off the results, August 11, 12 and 13.

LSProject: Isle Royale's Rock Harbor Lodge and Dockside Fish Market connection

Rhonda Silence-

This edition of the Lake Superior Project takes a look at how commercial fishing on Isle Royale, Michigan, has changed.