News & Local Affairs
American Indian educator / author spends day at Cook County Schools
-Special education, sick leave and an American Indian educator/author at school. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with ISD166 Superintendent Beth Schwarz.
'Recording for Radio' workshop offered by WTIP on February 11
-WTIP invites community members to participate in a new project designed to bring a wider range of voices to the air.
Grand Marais Art Colony: Upcoming events and activities
-You can make your own personalized Valentine, attend a fiber retreat, or plan for July's Grand Marais Art Festival.
County to consider new ARMER towers
-The Cook County board is being asked to add two ARMER towers for better emergency coverage. The county ordinance calls for towers no higher than 199 feet.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
-February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. WTIP volunteer Mary Manning spoke with Marybeth Wilkes of the Violence Prevention Center on North Shore Morning.
Catalyst Dance presents "Niicugni" February 7
-Catalyst Dance will be returning to the Arrowhead Center for the Arts with a performance titled “Niicugni.” WTIP volunteer Marnie McMillan spoke with James Everest of Catalyst Dance o
Road Salts: Extensively used, but are they safe?
-Winter, snow, travel conditions. How does the use of road salts fit in? Their use is controversial, considering the harsh impacts they can have on the environment.
Phony phone scam not from Microsoft
-There’s a new phone scam surfacing in Cook County. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with Sheriff Pat Eliasen about phony Microsoft phone calls.
"Making It" Through Winter: North House skill-sharing series
-Animal tracks, mending and more. North House Folk School offers skill-sharing classes this month. WTIP volunteer Julie Carlson spoke with North House Folk School program coordinator M
Dragon Boat partners hang up their paddles
-The North Shore Dragon Boat Festival partners have officially
decided that they will not host the dragon boat festival in 2015.


