News & Local Affairs
Some rain, then some measurable snow, then colder weather
-The weather will be a bit more like what we’re used to in March: rain and accumulating snow as well as slightly cooler temperatures.
Growth management opens discussion for Cook County and Grand Marais
-As Cook County and Grand Marais seek to expand their populations and diversify their economies in the coming years, both are trying to figure out how they can do so in a way that works well for everyo
WTIP Weekend News Roundup for March 12
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. White nose syndrome strikes close to home. The city adjusts some zoning issues. The Gov.
New documentary on the North Shore steamer 'America'
-Before the internet, telephones and even Highway 61, Minnesota's North Shore was served by water, with frequent visits by a steamer called the 'America.' WDSE from Duluth/Superior has now
Hearing delayed again in Bigby shooting case
Joe Friedrichs-Kirk Lee Bigby, the Finland, Minnesota, resident charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Twin Cites man as the result of a shooting in the parking lot of Bluefin Bay Resort late last year
Great Places Project starts third year
-This is the third year for the Great Place Project in Cook County. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Maren Webb of Moving Matters and the Chamber’s Jim Boyd.
Spring-like weather to continue
-It’s beginning to feel a lot like spring…and more on the way into next week. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson.
Council pursuing visioning process in earnest
-The Grand Marais City Council met and discussed trails, visioning and gifted property. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux.
Grand Marais clarifies language regarding vacation rentals
-Grand Marais is working to clarify the language on a number its ordinances this year. Among those is an ordinance that impacts vacation rentals in the city.
Logging truck accident near Lutsen injures three
-As reported live on WTIP March, 7, three people were injured Tuesday afternoon in an automobile accident involving a logging truck that spilled its cargo across Highway 61 near Lutsen and the Caribou


