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ISD 166 discusses handbooks, pre-K and the November vote

ISD166 met to review minor changes in several staff and student handbooks as well as schedule some public events leading up to the November bond and levy voter issues.

Education aboard the Denis Sullivan

The tall ship Denis Sullivan is often used as a platform for education by the Minnesota Sea Grant. As the vessel headed to Duluth, WTIP's Matthew Brown spoke with two teachers sailing on the ship.

Family and friends of Grand Marais resident make journey to Hudson Bay more meaningful

The Journey 4 Renewal Team featuring Grand Marais resident Tessa Larson completed their canoe journey from Seagull Lake to Hudson Bay this summer.

Rain on and off, then sun...but it feels like fall

We’ll be experiencing some on and off rain until Sunday. Afterwards the sun returns for a few days, but the temps will be cooler.

Grand Marais resident completes run around Lake Superior

The trio of young adventurers who spent the summer running around Lake Superior pushing a baby stroller have completed their 1,300-mile mission.

An interview with Captain Jason Bolt

The Mist of Avalon is a Toronto based schooner that's been making its way down the north shore of Lake Superior.

DNR staff pull up a gill net on Two Island Lake. All photos by Joe Carlson

Local fishing guide questions DNR's approach of gill net surveys

Some local fishermen have voiced concern recently regarding the DNR’s gill net surveys used annually on area lakes.

County administrator tells concerned residents Pike Lake Road is 'not that bad'

A public hearing was held Monday, August 15 at the Cook County Courthouse regarding a proposed sales tax increase.

The Mist of Avalon. All photos by Joe Friedrichs

Mist of Avalon draws large crowds to Rendezvous Days

The Rendezvous Days at Grand Portage National Monument over the weekend was a huge success.

New assistant principal talks preschool funding

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton announced on August 8th the 74 school districts and charter schools that will receive state funding for preschool this year. Among the schools on the list was ISD 166.