News & Local Affairs
Commissioners consider "committee of the whole" format
-Commissioners have done some restructuring at Health and Human Services as well as considering a “committee of the whole” format. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Cook County Com
Annual emergency conference is scheduled for late April
-The annual emergency response conference is approaching in late April.
Community health execs to meet in D.C.
-The future of health care funding on the Federal level is tenuous at this time, with a lot of unanswered questions hanging in the air. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Sawtooth Mountain Clin
Soil and Water: trees, compost and rain barrels
-The annual Soil and Water tree sale is coming up. They’ll also have rain barrels and compost bins available.
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 March 13 – March 19. These are the initial calls made to law enforcement dispatchers.
DeArruda Wharton receives Bush Foundation Fellowship
Rhonda Silence-The Bush Foundation announced its 2017 Bush Fellows today, listing 24 leaders who were chosen for their records of achievement and extraordinary potential to make significant contributions in their co
Customs & Border Protection officer found dead at port of entry
-At approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from the Grand Portage Port of E
"Grassroots Radio" membership drive: Results and drawing winners
Jana Kokemiller-Berka-What a wonderful way to welcome spring!
Cook County High School Knowledge Bowl continues success
Will Moore-Knowledge Bowl is a fast-paced, team-based academic competition where students complete tests and engage in head-to-head rounds of trivia to achieve victory.
Mike's Holiday gets rebate for lighting project
Rhonda Silence-Visitors to Mike's Holiday station in Grand Marais have likely noticed all the new LED lighting that illuminates the recently remodeled gas station. To promote energy efficiency strategies,


