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Electric charging station for vehicles in Grand Marais - Photo by Rhonda Silence

City tracking the use of its electric vehicle charging stations

Rhonda Silence-

Electric vehicle charging stations went online at the end of June in the City of Grand Marais. How much use have these stations received?


Public hearing on the HRA outside the Cook County Courthouse. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Commissioners likely to vote August 24 on future of HRA

Joe Friedrichs-

On a sultry albeit foggy morning outside the Cook County Courthouse in Grand Marais, approximately a dozen people gathered for a public hearing about a proposed Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HR


The injured pileated woodpecker ready to go to the rehab center. 08-09-21 Submitted photo

Neighbors work to get injured pileated woodpecker to rehab center

Rhonda Silence-

On August 9, Mary Hanson of Lutsen experienced something that has happened to many homeowners, a bird hitting a window of her house.


Senator Tina Smith -- Photo courtesy of Tina Smith's office

Senator Tina Smith talks with WTIP ahead of vote on infrastructure bill

Joe Friedrichs-

According to a 2019 Minnesota Department of Transportation bridge survey, more than 22 percent of the bridges on local roadways are considered structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.


Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - Photo Rhonda Silence

No injuries in collision at temporary stoplight in Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-

There was a collision at the temporary stoplight at the intersection of 5th Street/County Road 7 and 5th Avenue West in Grand Marais on Friday evening, August 6.


No campfires allowed - WTIP image

All campfires prohibited starting Tuesday, Aug. 10

Rhonda Silence-

Although cooler temperatures and higher humidity have dampened the immediate fire danger in Cook and Lake counties, the long-term weather forecast shows no relief for drought conditions.


Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha. Submitted photo

State auditor shares update on local housing issues, lodging tax allocation

Joe Friedrichs-

Both Minnesota elected officials injured in a vehicle accident Aug. 4 have been released from the hospital, according to a statement sent to WTIP late last week.


Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

Public hearing this week about proposed HRA in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County will host a public hearing about a proposed Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Tuesday morning on the south lawn of the courthouse.


Grand Marais Lion Pete Kavanaugh announcing the 2021 Citizen of the Year--the community. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Grand Marais Lions Club recognizes essential workers as "Citizen of the Year"

Rhonda Silence-

Normally when the Grand Marais Lions Club announces the annual “Citizen of the Year,” there is some clue as to who it may be.


Lake County, Minnesota. WTIP file photo

Mask recommendation in place for most of northeastern Minnesota

Joe Friedrichs-

The case count for COVID-19 continues to climb in many regions of northeastern Minnesota, with mask recommendations once again becoming common place for most indoor public places.