News & Local Affairs
Construction continues at city's public works facility
Rhonda Silence-Construction work continues at the Grand Marais Public Works Facility, at the former Tomteboda Resort property in Grand Marais. The huge cast-in-place concrete panels are being installed today.
GES: expansion, high school and community cooperation
-School’s out for the summer, but planning for the next school year and beyond continues.
Possible cuts to Medicaid could have a serious impact on local health care
-Congress is poised to craft a replacement for the Affordable Care Act, but there are concerns over reductions to Medicaid.
Campaign violation complaint against Deschampe dismissed
Rhonda Silence-District 1 Commissioner Robert “Bobby” Deschampe took the oath of office on June 13, under a bit of a cloud.
Tick that triggers red meat allergy continues advance north
-A rare tick that can trigger an allergy to red meat is possibly advancing into northeastern Minnesota.
One injured in single-car accident in Schroeder
Rhonda Silence-The Minnesota State Patrol, Tofte-Schroeder First Responders and Cook County Sheriff’s Office deputies were paged to a rollover accident just after 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 24.
Bear reports from Alaska have some North Shore residents on high alert
-Reports of two human deaths as a result of recent black bear attacks in Alaska are generating national headlines.
Weekend News Roundup for June 24
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. Local election challenge, carp in the news, Rep.
Injured hiker rescued at Kadunce River
Rhonda Silence-Cook County Search & Rescue and Colvill Fire Department successfully rescued an injured hiker at the Kadunce River this afternoon.


