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City Council hires subcontractors for public works project

The Grand Marais City Council meeting met April 26th.

City moves ahead on Public Works building

The City of Grand Marais has moved ahead on its Public Works facility and the accompanying bonding. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux.

Rep. Rob Ecklund on lead shot, two lines and imported minnows

The House has a bill that would prevent the DNR from issuing new rules restricting lead shot. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with District 3A Rep.

Rena Rogers at the podium during Tuesday's press conference. All photos by Rhonda Silence

County officially unveils new logo, focuses on communication policy

Improved communication and a look at the new county logo were among the highlights during several meetings in the Cook County Commissioners room on Tuesday, April 25^th.

Emergency Management and Public Information department discussed

At the recent county board meeting, commissioners heard an annual report from county engineer Dave Betts.

Despite the weather, looks like spring at GES

Great Expectations is getting ready for its May plant sale and the board is planning for next year while there’s still six weeks left in this school year. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke w

National Weather Service issues ice storm warning

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The National Weather Service has announced that the Northland will see a complex weather situation tonight and Wednesday.

YMCA director talks daycare, taxes in Cook County

YMCA Executive Director Emily Marshall sat down with WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs to talk about daycare at the local facility, Cooperation Station and what the daycare situation in Cook County means fo

Sheriff talks about distracted driving hazards on the road

Drug drop off weekend is coming and distracted driving continues to be a hazard on the roads. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen.

Mayor outlines visioning process details, seeks input

The City of Grand Marais is working with the community to develop a vision and set of values that will inform a comprehensive plan for the city's future. With community responses in hand, th