News & Local Affairs
LSProject: Second round of testing completed for chemicals of emerging concern in area lakes
-In this edition of The Lake Superior Project, Dr.
County hosts event to unveil new branding efforts, logo design
-On Tuesday, April 25, at 2 p.m., Cook County staff and commissioners will introduce a new department and officially launch their new brand and logo. The public event will take place in the Cook C
A Look at the law enforcement log
Rhonda Silence-The following is a record of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center from April 10 to 16. These are the initial calls made to law enforcement dispatchers.
Weekend News Roundup for April 22
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. A Grand Marais daycare center is closing. College student fees may become optional.
Cook County Ambulance asks for help
Rhonda Silence-At the last meeting of the board of North Shore Health, members of the Cook County Ambulance squad shared concerns about the on-going shortage of emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
March for Science event in Grand Marais - April 22
-Local biologists Ann Belleman and Jean Cochrane spoke with WTIP's Martha Marnocha about Saturday morning's March for Science in Grand Marais.
ISD166 looks at block scheduling for longer class periods
-Career and Tech education is a current important topic, so is scheduling longer class periods. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with ISD166 Superintendent Dr. Bill Crandall.
Hospital board hears need for EMTs, construction update and art for wallspace
-Some EMTs are concerned about the increase in ambulance runs, but no increase in EMTs. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with North Shore Health administrator Kimber Wraalstad on the need for EMTs
Alarming police call is a prank
Rhonda Silence-When the Cook County Sheriff’s Office released this week’s listing of 9-1-1 calls, there was a call that seemed alarming.
Cooperation Station daycare faces uncertain future in Grand Marais
-The future of a well-known daycare provider in Grand Marais hangs in the balance and could be shutting the doors of its current location, according to board members of the Cooperation Station Daycare.


