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New Cook County PHHS director has family ties to former Minnesota governor

During a meeting of the Cook County Commissioners Tuesday morning, the board approved the hiring of Joshua Beck as the director of the county’s Public Health and Human Services Department.

County and Forest Service close in on land exchange

The county and Forest Service are closing in on their land exchange. The courthouse needs some major repairs and the county has a new Public Health and Human Services Director.

EDA moves ahead on housing, new activity at Cedar Grove

New business activity at Cedar Grove Business Park and workforce housing projects continue to mature. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with EDA President Howard Hedstrom.

Gunflint Lodge Zip-line tours are a feature of the business. Photo by by Chris Polydoroff

New owners at Gunflint Lodge discuss future of business

Gunflint Lodge has been in the Kerfoot family since 1929, but on June 17 a new chapter started in the history of the iconic lodge.

Soil and Water hosts workshop on water bugs

Cook County Soil and Water will host an insect class at Chik- Wauk this weekend. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Water Plan Coordinator Ilena Berg about macro invertebrates.

Office Outpost opens in Grand Marais

A new co-working space is open in downtown Grand Marais.

Roots of local art festival date to 1960s

The second weekend in July has a longstanding tradition for art festivals along the North Shore.

Nice weather predicted for Arts Festival weekend

Rain on and off until Saturday and then great weather for an arts festival Saturday and Sunday. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Carol Christenson.

Fly-fishing shop opens in Grand Marais

A new fly fishing gear and tackle shop has opened in downtown Grand Marais. The name of the business is Fly Box & Company.

Chamber director talks 'hypothetical' Tim Hortons in Grand Marais

In early June it was announced Tim Hortons, a popular sandwich, coffee and donut shop based in Canada, was expanding its Minnesota market.