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'Bed & Sled' to open at dogsled-adventure business up Arrowhead Trail

A dogsledding adventure site up the Arrowhead Trail near Hovland is expanding to offer lodging as part of the business this winter.

Fire in Grand Marais on Oct. 28. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Grand Marais home damaged by fire

A Grand Marais woman called Cook County Law Enforcement at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 28 reporting that her home was “getting really hot and there was smoke outside.”

Weekend News Roundup for October 29

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

Vikings volleyball team reaches Final Four of 7A playoffs

On Friday night, Oct. 28, the Cook County Vikings volleyball team defeated William Kelly High School from Silver Bay in round three of the section 7A tournament.

WTIP shares Cook County law enforcement report

Cook County Law Enforcement Report

Hintertux Glacier in Austria. Photo by Will Lamb

Cook County High School student skis in the Alps

Will Lamb is a Cook County High School student and a member of the local ski team. Will also took a trip to Austria recently to continue his development in the sport.

LSProject: Too many deer in the deer yard?

Deer weren't always common along the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Warmer but grayer weather coming

A bit warmer than average for this time of year, but with that comes some dreary, gray days. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Kevin Huyck

Sheriff has tips for driving around deer and trick or treaters

Deer are out and about, including on the roads and kids will be out and about for Halloween. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen.

Auditor explains levy impacts on taxes

The county budget, two proposed school issues and more will all affect the total levy impact. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Braidy Powers about budgets, taxes and levies.