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County working on a compensation plan and "branding" program

Cook County is working on a uniform compensation plan as well as a policy regarding county “branding.” WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with County Administrator Jeff Cadwell about th

County may not live stream certain meetings

The Cook County Board is planning to set aside part of one meeting a month for a “committee of the whole” discussion period.

Sea Grant faces budget cuts that could impact Cook County

Funding for Minnesota Sea Grant would be eliminated if President Donald Trump’s budget proposal is passed by Congress this year.

Weekend News Roundup for April 8

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. Primary election results. The EDA and City meet to discuss Hwy 61 reconstruction projects.

Wildfire scenario staged near McFarland Lake

The U.S. Forest Service and interagency partners staged a wildfire training scenario on Thursday, April 6.

Arts as economic development is focus of new planning team

Arts and Culture Economy Planning Team members Bill Hansen and Jim Boyd emphasise the importance of arts to our local economy.

WTIP local news briefs for Grand Marais, EDA, Cook County

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News from the City of Grand Marais…

Warm and dry weekend ahead

Nice spring weekend is forecast, but there may be some rain late Sunday. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Dan Miller about a few warm but dry days ahea

Great Place Project awards 2017 grants

The Great Place Project team from Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and the Cook County Chamber met Monday and made decisions on distributing $10,000 that an anonymous donor made available to ensure a 20

Legislature is active prior to Easter break

The Minnesota Legislature is about to go into Easter Recess, so there’s been a good deal of activity at the Capitol. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with District 3A Rep. Rob Ecklund.