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Communication and housing are on the EDA agenda

The Joint Economic Development Authority is redesigning their website to make it more user friendly. WTIP’s Jay Andersen also spoke with EDA President Howard Hedstrom about expanded commun

Rain-snow mix, 30 to 60 percent chance over weekend

Because of down telephone service, we’ve been unable to speak directly to the National Weather Service in Duluth. However we have been consulting their website.

Update: 911 and land-line telephone service restored

Commissioners to discuss board development January 31

The Cook County Commissioners will be discussing board development and communications at a special meeting the end of January. WTIP’s Jay Andersen also spoke with County Administrator Jeff

County likely to allow parking on both sides in Middle Gunflint area during Beargrease

Joe Friedrichs-

Update: From Cook County Administrator Jeff Cadwell about the parking situation:

Grand Marais Playhouse joins The Ghost Light Project

The Ghost Light Project is a national initiative of community theaters across the United States.

Cook County High School's Careers and Controversy night

Will Moore-

Over the course of the school year, nine Cook County High School seniors reseached controversial topics within careers that interest them.

A great week for getting out and enjoy winter

This will be a great week to get out and enjoy January!

Tait Lake focus of algae study for Minnesota agency

A research associate with UMD’s Natural Resources Research Institute is seeking to understand harmful algae blooms in Minnesota, including a lake in Cook County.

Weekend News Roundup for January 14

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. Ciscos in Lake Superior, A new Superintendent at Grand Portage Monument.