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WTIP Weekend News Roundup for October 17

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

Library Friends Annual Meeting, October 20

The libraries in Cook County have many friends…and you’re invited to join them.

Cool weekend but warmer to start the new week

Could be a cool weekend with a little rain — even mixed with snow, but not to worry, there’s warm weather left in the forecast.

City comprehensive planning continues to be a council priority

The City of Grand Marais is putting a priority on comprehensive planning -- to include Moving Matters. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux about planning and a new c

County board acts on new committees

EDA hears of AEOA energy assistance

Energy assistance, the ISD166 operating levy, a job opening and a board position vacancy.

Update from the Cook County Historical Society

Director Carrie McHugh gives an update on what's happening at the Cook County Historical Society.

'Crockpot Cooking' class offered in October

Crockpot cooking is a food skill that can help families who don’t have a lot of time to cook but would like to enjoy more home-cooked meals.

AEOA offers energy assistance to local residents

The Cook County Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) can help local residents with winter fuel bills.

County board proclaims Indigenous People’s Day

Extended applause from the overflow crowd greeted the adoption by the Cook County Board of a proclamation declaring “the second Monday in October shall be recognized exclusively as Indigenous Pe