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Highway 61 in this section will be opened later this week. Photo by Rhonda Silence 07-18-21

Changes coming to the Highway 61 construction this week

Rhonda Silence-

Motorists traveling through the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Grand Marais Highway 61 construction project will see some changes this coming week.


The new Fall River bridge was featured in the Gitchi-Gami Trail Association newsletter, courtesy of Christian Dalbec

Gitchi-Gami State Trail from Cutface to Grand Marais nearly complete, but not yet open

Rhonda Silence-

For about a year now, curious passersby have been watching the progress of the newest section of the Gitchi Gami State Trail, wondering when the trail from the Cutface Creek Wayside to the outskirts o


Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Large section of BWCA closes as Quetico wildfires continue to grow

Joe Friedrichs-

A large area of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Ely is now closed due to the threat of wildfires burning across the border inside Quetico Provincial Park.


Pigeon River border crossing station. WTIP file photo by Joe Friedrichs

No mention of RABC permits as U.S.-Canada border aims to open in August

Associated Press (AP)-

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel and should be in a position to welcome fully


Cache Bay is the southeast entrance to Quetico. WTIP file photo by Matthew Baxley

WTIP speaks with Canadian official about active wildfires in and around Quetico

Joe Friedrichs-

There are six active fires burning inside Quetico Provincial Park at this time, including one wildfire approximately 30 miles from Saganaga Lake at the end of the Gunflint Trail.  


Delta Lake Fire in July 2021. Photo by Timo Rova of the US Forest Service

Smoke from wildfires impacts outdoor recreation in BWCA, North Shore area

Joe Friedrichs-

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness have infiltrated the region’s skies this summer.


Cook County courthouse - Photo by Rhonda Silence

COVID pandemic adds new layer to 'workforce burnout' in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

As the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have come and gone in Grand Marais and the county with the highest vaccination


Construction on the Gunflint Trail in July 2021 has impacted the Larch Creek entry point to the BWCA. Submitted photo

Gunflint Trail construction stirs concern from local residents, BWCA visitors

Joe Friedrichs-

Multiple construction projects scheduled for this summer on the Gunflint Trail are sparking concerns among some residents of the iconic roadway that winds from Grand Marais to the edge of the Boundary


Wolves and moose both call Isle Royale home. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Script starts to flip on wolves and moose at Isle Royale

Associated Press (AP)-

In recent years, common sentiments shared between wildlife researchers and visitors to Isle Royale National Park focused on too many moose and not enough wolves.


The Astray Fire from July 2021. Photo by by Brendan O'Neil/USDA Forest Service

Forest Service shares update on campfire ban, BWCA fires

Joe Friedrichs-

A campfire ban remains in place inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and at dispersed campsites across Superior National Forest.