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Still, the weather stays nice, but will cool off through the week

Nice weather will continue through the week, although it will be a little cooler, mid-week on. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Carol Christenson.

Vikings volleyball team advances to state tournament

The Cook County Vikings volleyball team is returning to the state tournament. The Vikings claimed the 7A tournament championship with a victory over Deer River on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Weekend News Roundup for November 5

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. PolyMet seeks permits. Grouse are up. Nature Conservancy buys Steger woods.

Relatives of Charlie Cook visit the Gunflint Trail

Two women from California recently visited the Gunflint Trail hoping to learn more about a relative of theirs who once lived on the Ontario shores of Gunflint Lake.

Autumn continues to serve up nice weather

Enjoy it while you can. Nice weather forecast for the next several days – in the 50’s! WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Stewart.

Vikings volleyball team reaches finals of 7A playoffs

The Cook County Vikings volleyball team has reached the finals of the 7A tournament following a victory Wednesday, Nov. 2 over North Woods in Virginia.

Rec park wraps up and sets new rates

The Grand Marais Recreation area is slowing down, but staff is wrapping up the park and readying for winter. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Park Manager Dave Tersteeg.

MNsure open enrollment began this week. Navigator Erin Watson wants to help

The MNsure open enrollment period started this week through the end of January. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with navigator Erin Watson.

WTIP shares the latest law enforcement report

Cook County Law Enforcement Report

Warm fall continues, sun on the way

Some rain on the Halloween costumes; but the warm fall continues and sun is on the way.