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Rep. Nolan discusses his decision on running for governor, stance on copper mining

He’s not running for governor, but he did host some colleagues from the other side of the aisle for a mine tour. WTIP's Jay Andersen spoke with 8th District Rep. Rick Nolan.

ATV season off to a tragic start statewide

Rhonda Silence-

A decade ago there were fewer than 100,000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) registered in Minnesota; today that number has jumped to nearly 300,000. In recent weeks, a number of ATV accidents ma

Commissioners discuss review process for county administrator

During a Committee of the Whole discussion in the Cook County Courthouse on Tuesday, June 20, the commissioners and staff discussed the process of reviewing the performance of the county administrator

Former Tomteboda Resort now a busy construction site

Rhonda Silence-

In November 2016, the City of Grand Marais hired McGough Construction to serve as the construction manager for the city’s new public works facility.

Boundary Waters campsite left in 'sickening state'

A campsite on Tuscarora Lake inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was left in disarray by unruly campers.

News from the health care foundation: awards and grants

County dental care program receives an award, also gets additional funding and local agencies are awarded health care funding as well.

Great Place project seeks sustainability

The Great Place project has provided art and recreation and comfort to Cook County. Now there’s a move to make it a sustainable program.

County supports EDA choice to sell lots for assisted living facility

In a move they hope triggers economic growth in the community, the Cook County Board of Commissioners agreed to support the potential development of an assisted living facility in Grand Marias.

LSProject: 'Body farm' finds a home near Lake Superior

Lake Superior is known for many unique features, and WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs finds out about a recent, and strikingly unique, concept coming soon to the Big Lake.

School Board votes against renewing contract for art instructor

Rhonda Silence-

The School District 166 school board met last week to consider the contract of first-year art instructor Priscilla Beck.