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The week starts out with nice fall weather

There are a couple of nice days in store for us before it clouds over mid-week. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Stewart about comfortable, but br

One year down, one to go on care center construction

Construction keeps rolling along at the North Shore Health care center site. WTIP’s Jay Andersen brings the project up to date with administrator Kimber Wraalstad.

Weekend News Roundup for September 17

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. Shooting suspect back in court, a trial date is set. WTIP add staff to its news department.

Naniboujou dining room. Photos by Joe Friedrichs

Owners discuss history and potential sale of historic Naniboujou Lodge

The historic Naniboujou Lodge and Restaurant along North Shore is up for sale.

City denies "grandfathered" rezoning issue

Zoning issues and setting a preliminary levy were Grand Marais City Council issues discussed this week. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux.

Rhonda Silence at the WTIP building in Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence to join WTIP news staff

Long time print editor Rhonda Silence is joining the WTIP North Shore Community Radio news staff.

Weekend weather begins to feel like fall

It’s starting out to be a nice fall.

Affordable housing discussed by county board

The local Economic Development Authority obtained five county owned tax forfeit lots in the city of Grand Marais that will be the site of affordable housing projects.

Radio Waves 2016: Thank you and highlights

WTIP's 9th annual Radio Waves Music Festival took place September 9 to 11, and what a weekend it was! A big thank-you to everyone who helped make the event a success.

Commissioners struggle with high levy numbers

The county commissioners are grappling with high levy figures and how to make a half-percent sales tax increase for transportation. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with the board’s chair H