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Lily Gruber-Schulz. Photo by Michael McHugh.

10 questions with Lily Gruber-Schulz

Earlier this month, Cook County Viking basketball player Lily Gruber-Schulz topped the 1,000-point milestone for her high-school career.

Weather: Drizzle, snow, drizzle again

The weather will continue to be mild for this time of year, however we’ll experience some freezing drizzle before and after a couple inches of snow.

Local swim team hosts meet in Grand Marais

The Cook County Northerns swim team hosted a home meet at the local YMCA on Saturday, Jan. 23. More than 100 people participated in the event.

WTIP Weekend News Roundup for January 23, 2016

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

The discussion continues over budget reductions at ISD 166

More budget reductions talk at the recent ISD 166 school board meeting.

New grants and regs at hospital

New grants and new regulations as well as a new Human Resources Director. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Cook County North Shore Hospital Administrator Kimber Wraalstad.

Nice winter weather ahead

Warmer weather this weekend. Should be a good time to get out and enjoy the winter. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson.

County-MPCA spar over one size fits all septic regs

Key retirement at the county, septic negotiations with the MPCA and local food production opportunities. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Commissioner Garry Gamble.

Borealis Chorale and Orchestra to perform "Crazy Cold Beautiful" - February 5&6

The Borealis Chorale and Orchestra will be performing a musical work inspired by the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon.

Hard times continue for Minnesota's moose population

Minnesota’s moose population continues to face a variety of hardships that could be contributing to its decline. WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs reports on this issue.