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Camp Menogyn director discusses incident on Duncan Lake where camper died in storm

On June 19 a man was killed in a severe storm while camping on Duncan Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Discussion of new Border Patrol station in Grand Marais finding momentum

There are discussions being held by local elected officials, others around the state and perhaps beyond regarding a new Border Patrol station in Grand Marais.

Brian Larsen is the 2016 Ron Daws Ambassador Award winner. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Cook County news reporter honored at Grandma's Marathon

Grandma’s Marathon took place Saturday, June 18 along the North Shore.

Isle Royale Workshops

WTIP's Veronica Weadock spoke with Executive Director Kristine Bradoff about workshops offered through the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association.

ISD166 Superintendent moves to North Dakota district

The ISD166 budget is set for the next school year, but it’s dependent on two funding initiatives that need to pass.

Violent storm injures campers in BWCAW, one death reported

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On Sunday night, June 19, a number of intense storms moved through northeastern Minnesota.

WTIP Weekend News Roundup for June 18

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days.

Minnesota swimmer shares story of recovery during visit to Gunflint Trail

Minnesota swimmer Jillian Blezien hopes to swim across the English Channel. She has been training up the Gunflint Trail recently, including several long swims on area lakes.

Ann Possis and Matthew Brown enjoy a game of table tennis in Grand Marais. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Outdoor ping pong table comes to Grand Marais

A new ping pong table is set up outside of the Grand Marais Public Library. The table is open to use for the public at no charge. The idea for the table came from Cook County resident Ann Possis.

Summer finally comes to the North Shore

It promises to be a nice early summer weekend. There’ll be a little rain here and there, but plenty of sunshine.