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Weekend News Roundup for February 25

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days.

County Auditor's Office supports coworker with Spaghetti Dinner Benefit Feb. 25

The Cook County Auditor’s Office is joining forces with Zoar Lutheran Church to host a benefit for a coworker, Angie Cook of Schroeder, who is battling cancer for a second time.

Truck hits pedestrians in Grand Marais

A Grand Marais man struck two pedestrians while pulling out of the Super America gas station in Grand Marais just after 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 18.

Council adopts Climate Inheritance Resolution to standing ovation

The youth Nordic Nature Group made a climate change presentation to the Grand Marais City Council.

Legislative check-in with Rep. Rob Ecklund

A state budget projection is due the end of the month and the deadline for introducing bills is March 10. WTIP’s Jay Andersen checked in with District 3A Rep.

Severe weather likely to miss North Shore

The big storm heading through Minnesota is a hard one to track, but the National Weather Service is pretty sure the North Shore will not see much of it.

Girl Scouts host a dance for "Dads and Daughters" February 28

Cook County Girl Scouts have invited community members to a Father Daughter Dance on Tuesday, February 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts.

County simplifies agreement with YMCA

The county has a new management agreement with the YMCA, which simplifies building maintenance. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with county board chair, Jan Sivertson.

County ready to start comp-class study implementation

The county has completed a compensation/classification study revisiting pay and job equity. Over all, the results are good news.

Winter greenhouse brings organic produce to North Shore region year-round

A new greenhouse near Finland will allow local residents to grow organic produce year round. WTIP's Joe Friedrichs finds out more in this feature.