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New film carries a BWCAW message

A new documentary film featuring three Twin Cities’ chefs exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near the Gunflint Trail has been released.

Cold snap to last until Thursday

January’s cold snap continues, but it should warm up after mid-week. But it won’t exactly be balmy.

Gunflint Mail Run Winners Announced

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With temperatures hovering in the low single digits or below for most of the race, the Gunflint Mail Run on Saturday, Jan.

WTIP Weekend News Roundup for January 9, 2016

Each week the WTIP news staff compiles a review of news from the previous five days. County board reaches out for trail clearing assistance. The Governor seeks special session.

ISD166 loses hard-to-replace instructor

In a surprise move, ISD166 loses Industrial Tech instructor to Lake Superior College. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Superintendent Beth Schwarz two recent school meetings.

Sub zero lows are coming

Colder weather coming to stay around for a week or so. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson.

County updates trail clearing progress

The county board has taken action to try and leverage funds from the state to help with clearing winter trails after heavy snowfalls are hampering access.

Rec Park reservations off to great start

Once again the Grand Marais Recreation Park set sign-up records for the 2016 camping season.

Frank Moe provides dogs for Freeman's winter in wilderness

Joe Friedrichs-

Dave and Amy Freeman are transitioning to ice travel during their year in the wilderness.

County seeks state aid to assist with recreational trail cleanup

Cook County Commissioners agreed to reach out to the Capitol and State Legislature to see if funding can be provided to help remove heavy snow and fallen or sagging trees on the vast network of recrea