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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources statewide fire danger map. Image courtesy of MN DNR

DNR issues another reminder that fire danger is high

**UPDATE June 5, 1:00 p.m.**
The U.S. Forest Service has suspended all plans for prescribed burns at this time due to weather conditions.

Cook County under a "Red Flag Warning" for fire weather conditions

Rhonda Silence-

Although today’s warm weather has been wonderful for wading or even swimming in local lakes and rivers, it is causing extreme fire weather conditions.

Public comment leads city to assess a property for ordinance violations

Rhonda Silence-

The City of Grand Marais held its last meeting for the month of May on May 26 in a hybrid fashion—Mayor Jay DeCoux, Councilors Kelly Swearingen and Craig Schulte, and City Administrator Mike Rot

The Tofte district of Superior National Forest is seeking comments - Map image courtesy of US Forest Service

Forest Service looks for public feedback about Tofte Landscape Project

Joe Friedrichs-

In recent years, the U.S. Forest Service considered a new approach to vegetation management in the Tofte Ranger District in northeastern Minnesota.

COVID-19 vaccines available in June for Cook County residents 12 and older

Joe Friedrichs-

There are multiple opportunities for COVID-19 vaccination throughout Cook County in June.

Sunny skies for Memorial Day ceremony at Cook County courthouse

Rhonda Silence-

American Legion Post 413 hosted a Remembrance and Bell Ringing Service at the Cook County Courthouse Veteran's Memorial on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, starting at 11:00 a.m. <

DNR CO Mary Manning and Julian Stanke with pet Bogi. Submitted photo

Conservation officer rescues dog after it falls from cliff near Superior Hiking Trail

Rhonda Silence-

A hardy little springer spaniel named Bogi survived a tumble down a steep cliff and a rainy night outdoors during Memorial Day weekend in Cook County.

Cook County Courthouse reopens to the public June 1

The Cook County Courthouse and other county buildings will reopen to walk-in traffic Tuesday, June 1.

BWCA fire researchers featured in new Gunflint Trail exhibit at Chik-Wauk

Joe Friedrichs-

During Memorial Day weekend the Gunflint Trail Historical Society unveiled a new exhibit at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center near the end of

WTIP talks with candidates for Arrowhead Electric Cooperative Board

Rhonda Silence-

It's time for elections to the Arrowhead Electric Cooperative Board of Directors. There are candidates for three areas of Arrowhead's service territory.