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Fall for now, summer for later

Fall-like weather today and tomorrow, then summer slowly returns. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson.

Woodblock printmaking class offered at Grand Marais Art Colony, September 25-27

Woodblock printmaking is an ancient art technique, and the Grand Marais Art Colony is offering a weekend class.

WTIP Weekend News Roundup for August 22

Some Chippewa bands are defying the DNR over wild rice rights. County commissioners spend and save some money. Two candidates announce for the late David Dill’s House seat.

Celebrating reading at 'Read to the Rhythm,' August 26

Reading, rhythm and more at the Grand Marais Public Library; and the picture book collection is organized for easier access.

Principal Gwen Carman resigns - and more news from ISD166

Principal Gwen Carman has resigned at Sawtooth Mountain Elementary, and the ISD166 school board is on hold regarding its operating levy referendum, waiting to if and when the Governor sets a special e

Weather seems a little like fall, a little too soon

A little more rain in the forecast, but clearing and warmer by Saturday. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Stewart.

"Local Food Market" offers county-grown produce on Thursday afternoons

There’s a new source for locally grown fruits and vegetables in Cook County.

North House offers 3-day class on Nordic stacked handle flatware, August 28-30

North House Folk School is offering a course on making Nordic stacked handle flatware by combining traditional materials with stainless steel.

"Decontamination" procedures important in control of aquatic invasives

Aquatic invasives are starting to show up in northeast Minnesota. WTIP volunteer Tracy Benson spoke with invasive species coordinator Amanda Weberg on North Shore Morning.

WTIP to broadcast live from the Minnesota State Fair on September 2

WTIP will be doing a live one-day broadcast from the Education Building at the Minnesota State Fair on Wednesday, September 2. WTIP volunteer LeAnn Zunker spoke with Deb Benedict and Jana Berka a