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Easter weekend snowfall predicted

If you’re hiding Easter eggs outdoors on Saturday, be sure they’re brightly colored, because snow is on the way.

Conceal/carry permit fees is topic at board meeting

The county board is taking some extra time to consider a request from Sheriff Pat Eliasen to raise conceal/carry permit fees.

Fika Coffee owner travels to Guatemala on caffeinated adventure

The owner of Fika Coffee took a trip to Guatemala earlier this month in search of the perfect roasting bean.

Joe Friedrichs (left), Martha Marnocha and Will Moore of WTIP

WTIP wins AP broadcasting awards

The following are WTIP staff and volunteer award winners in the 2015 Minnesota Associated Press Broadcasters news contest.

Health Care Foundation awards grants

The North Shore Health Care Foundation quarterly awards grants to local health-oriented organizations and agencies. This time Around they had more applicants than funds.

GES to collaborate on reading program with other schools

The enrollment window at Great Expectations is closing, the calendar has been shortened slightly but all the county’s elementary programs are collaborating on reading.

Meet new ISD 166 Superintendent Bill Crandall

The Cook County School District announced recently it will share a superintendent with another North Shore school district next year.

A little snow, a little cooler as March moves on

A little snow with some accumulation is expected in the front part of this week. In the meantime temps will be just about what we expect for March…maybe a bit cooler.

WTIP Weekend News Roundup for March 19

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. Wolves – or the lack thereof – are back in the Isle Royale news.

School to share superintendent position

ISD166 has contracted with Lake Superior School District to share their superintendent.