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County assessor submits letter of resignation

Cook County Assessor Betty Schultz has submitted a letter of resignation to the County Board. WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs reports on this story.

Erin Denny and Lexi Bruno train for their journey. Submitted photo

Two Minnesota women plan to paddle entire shoreline of Lake Superior in kayaks

A pair out of Duluth will attempt to paddle around Lake Superior this summer on sea kayaks.

County discusses "drug court" initiative

The county is discussing a new substance abuse court project for later in the year, as well as a review of the YMCA building. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk.

Community Conversations: The Pie Place Cafe and Cookbook

Carl Solander talks to Jeremy and Plaumy Chase, owners of the Pie Place Cafe, as well as Kathy Rice, author of the Pie Place Cookbook.

Sue Dittus makes the big jump on her 80th

On May 20 Grand Marais resident Sue Dittus turned 80. To celebrate, she jumped from an airplane at 5,000 feet. WTIP's Jay Andersen spoke with Sue on "Daybreak."

Sliding scale changes at Sawtooth Mt. Clinic

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic needs sliding scale recipients to re-enroll because of some changing federal requirements.

GES greenhouse sale was biggest ever

The Great Expectations School greenhouse sale was the largest ever, and, as far as testing is concerned, the 8th Graders all above average. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with GES administrator

Introducing the Hungry Hippie Farm and Hostel

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Kate and Jeremy Keeble bought a farm north of Grand Marais in 2012.

Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Maggie Friedrichs

North Shore residents share experiences from volunteering in National Parks

Two Cook County women have been volunteering their services at America’s National Parks and other places of notoriety across the country.

WTIP Weekend News Roundup for May 21

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. Fire news again dominated the week. Mesabi Academy is set to close.