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MNsure deadline extended to February 8

MNsure enrollment has been extended to February 8 due to new legislation affecting premiums. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with MNsure Navigator Erin Watson .

Four candidates file for open commissioner's seat

Four east end residents are running for the District 1 commissioner’s seat vacated when Cook County Commissioner Frank Moe resigned in December 2016. The filing period closed Jan. 30.

Sheriff discusses burglaries, school bus safety and drugs

A burglary at North Shore Laundromat and school bus safety. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen.

Alpine boys take 1st at Koo Koo Invite Jan. 26

The Cook County High School Alpine ski team had a successful day of racing at Lutsen Mountains on January 26. After the meet, Alpine Coach Charles Lamb shared the final results for the day.

Learning history and craft through toboggans

Will Moore-

For the last 18 winters, North House Folk School in Grand Marais has been teaching local elementary school classes all about toboggans.

North Shore Laundry burglarized, reward offered

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has announced that the North Shore Laundromat was burglarized overnight sometime between Jan. 26, and the early the early morning hours of Jan. 27.

Changes coming to Cook County Higher Education

Cook County Higher Education has grown and changed over its 20 years of serving Cook County. There are more changes ahead.

The new covered, drive-up casino entrance

Long-awaited casino renovation unveiled at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino

The Grand Portage Lodge and Casino is in the midst of a multi-phased renovation. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, the newly renovated and expanded casino was opened to the public.

Weekend News Roundup for January 28

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. The MPCA will change water sulfate standards. Dead netted fish found in Lake Superior.

Grand Marais Playhouse presents The Beauty and The Beast

The Grand Marais Playhouse invites everyone to enjoy the latest youth theater production, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.