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Fond du Lac biologist describes spear fishing on Cook County lakes

During the first week of May, spear fishing was conducted by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in Cook County under the guidance of Fond du Lac game wardens, biologists and Minnesota Depa

Hollow Rock. All photos by Rhonda Silence

Hollow Rock is a North Shore natural treasure

Among the many spectacular places to take a picture along the North Shore is near a unique structure known as Hollow Rock, located near Hovland and the Canadian border.

The edge of the BWCAW. Photo by Maggie Friedrichs

Local group seeks volunteers to help clean popular BWCAW entry point

The Northwoods Volunteer Connection is looking for people to help with portage repair and trail-clearing projects in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this summer, including one popular portag

WTIP Weekend News Roundup for April 30

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

LSProject: Pharmaceutical toxins found in northeast Minnesota lakes and fish

Pharmaceuticals and other human-produced chemicals are appearing in northeast Minnesota's water and fish - even in remote and pristine lakes. In this edition of The Lake Superior Project, Dr.

Cross River falls. All photos by Joe Friedrichs

Prime season arrives for North Shore waterfalls

April and May are a great time to view the many waterfalls the North Shore has to offer. WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs recently made a trip to see some of the local waterfalls.

The costs of out-of-home placement in Cook County

One result of child abuse or child neglect can be out-of-home placement, or removing a child from their home. In Cook County, this can have a wide-reaching effect.

Warmer, dry weather forecast for weekend

April promises to leave us for a warmer May. This weekend’s weather will be mostly sunny and dry. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service Mike Stewart.

Mayor reports on regional significance designation for Sawtooth Bluffs

Regional significance for Sawtooth Bluffs and progress on a new public works garage were topics at the recent city council meeting. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux.

Sen. Franken introduces college affordability bill

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate giving states incentives to make college more affordable for more Americans. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with the bill’s author, Sen.