News & Local Affairs
MN Health Care Home re-certification received by clinic
-Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has been re-certified for its care coordination program. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with clinic CEO Rita Plourde and program coordinator Teresa Borak.
GES and ISD166 cooperate on sports and arts
-Great Expectations School students also participate in many of the arts and athletic programs at Cook County Schools, ISD166. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with administrator Peter James.
Meet the host of National Native News: Antonia Gonzales
-If you're a frequent listener to WTIP, you’ve probably heard the voice of Antonia Gonzales, the host of National Native News, which is a regular news segment played on the station.
WTIP's "Cabin Fever" Membership Drive: Amount raised and drawing results
-WTIP's "Cabin Fever" membership drive wrapped up at noon, February 22. Our overall goal for the drive was $18,500, and over the course of four and a half days we heard from 29
Moose health influences DNR's deer management strategy
-Aligning deer permit area boundaries to the known moose range is part of the DNR’s strategy to promote the health of moose populations in northeastern Minnesota.
Snow, but not too much, throughout the week
-The front part of the week will have warmer temps with snow and later in the week, colder (below zero lows) temps with snow.
WTIP Weekend News Roundup for February 20
-Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. The Governor wants states to help lobby Washington in favor of American steel. Enbridge delays Sandpiper.
Hospital reviews new model for care centers
-The Cook County North Shore Hospital and Care Center board recently addressed the new model for care centers and prevention of violence in the hospital-care center setting.
Some capital expenditures need to be made at ISD166 despite budget crunch
-The ISD166 school board met to discuss the legalities of a superintendent search as well as another close look at where budget cuts could be made.
Michael Monroe on WTIP's Third Thursday Community Conversation
-For February WTIP presents a “Cabin Fever” Member Drive edition of Third Thursday Community Conversation with Jay Andersen and Deb Benedict.


