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The goals of a North Shore hockey captain

The season is winding down for the North Shore Storm girls’ hockey team this year. WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs has this story about the team’s captain, Madison Roy.

Mayor discusses city's timeline for Tomteboda property

The City of Grand Marais could move a bulk of its facilities and build new garages for city equipment at the top of the hill near WTIP by the end of 2016.

A below zero dip, then more snow and mild weather

A few more snowfalls coming this weekend and a below zero dip, then back to mild weather. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson.

City hall in downtown Grand Marais. WTIP file photo

Grand Marais biomass heating plant faces uncertain future

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When it started out more than six years ago, the proposed Grand Marais Biomass District Heat Project was supposed to be a simple and sustainable way to use Cook County’s local forest resources t

MNsure open enrollment period ends Sunday

The open enrollment period for MNsure under the Affordable Care Act ends on Sunday. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Rachelle Christianson who serves as the

County board discusses land use plan and invasive species

The county board has adopted a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan and will add invasive water species enforcement. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Commissioner Ginny Storlie

February is "Move It" month

February is “Move It” month and this year there are scads of activities and events planned. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Sawtooth Mountain Clinic CEO Rita Plourde.

Mushers prepare for upcoming Beargrease race

There are many factors that go into a successful run in the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race.

LSProject: The John Beargrease Sled Dog Race

The 2016 John Beargrease Sled Dog Race will start on January 31. Born in 1858, John Beargrease, was the son of an Anishinaabe chief.

Sheriff talks ATVs and Beargrease road safety

The yearly ATV road incident report was presented to the county board this week.