News & Local Affairs
Rain, wind and maybe snow in the forecast
-The weather will turn wetter and cooler and stay that way through Saturday. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Bill Leatham.
Emerald Ash Borer crawls closer to the North Shore
-The invasive insect Emerald Ash Borer continues its spread across northeastern Minnesota.
Appointed to fill a term two years ago, Tracy Benson is running to maintain her City Council seat
-In preparation for the November 8 General Election, WTIP’s Jay Andersen has been interviewing local candidates about the challenges and opportunities of holding public office.
Cook County Whole Foods Co-op turns 40
-The Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op turns 40 this week. An event will take place at the Co-op in downtown Grand Marais to celebrate the birthday of the local grocer in Grand Marais.
Council member Kennedy reflects on his candidacy
-In preparation for the November 8 General Election, WTIP’s Jay Andersen has been interviewing local candidates about the challenges and opportunities of holding public office.
North Shore air quality 'above average' in Minnesota
-Air pollution has become a growing concern in the past few years, including here in Minnesota.
WTIP's Weekend News Roundup for October 1
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days.
First week of October brings changes to local fishing scene
-The first week of October marks some significant changes in open fishing seasons here along the North Shore and on inland lakes.
Note the following seasons:
Why do leaves change color in the fall?
-Naturalist Kurt Mead explains why fall is so colorful...and tells us about his favorite fall driving tour.


