News & Local Affairs
Beargrease Marathon finish line report from Jason Rice
-The 31st annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has a winner.
'Snowarama' at Grand Portage benefits children with disabilities: February 7
-The Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama provides financial assistance for children with physical disabilities.
Shipping season comes to a close in the Port of Duluth-Superior
-Despite frigid temperatures and record ice cover that slowed shipping during the 2014 season, overall tonnage through the Port of Duluth-Superior saw a 2.3% increase.
Minnesota tightens walleye rules for 3 popular BWCAW lakes
-ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Authorities are tightening walleye regulations for three lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area but loosening them for another popular northern Minnesota lake.
Cook County High School Robotics starts new season
Will Moore-Will Moore talks to Cook County High School's robotics team about their upcoming challenge and building robots.
Brief cold spell, otherwise warmer than normal
-The last half of January has been warmer than usual. There are colder temperatures in the forecast, but they will be short-lived. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with meteorologist Mike Stewart.
Weekend News Roundup for January 24
-Each week the WTIP news department puts together a roundup of the weeks top news stories.
North Shore Hospital to make OB decision by end of month
-The Cook County North Shore Hospital and Care Center board Thursday held a lengthy discussion regarding the continuation of elective deliveries and whether or not they should continue to offer this se
Busy winter for the Grand Marais Playhouse
-Winter is a busy season for the Grand Marais Playhouse.
Off the mountain and on the phone: a conversation with explorer Lonnie Dupre
-After conquering the mountain solo in January, Lonnie Dupre is off the mountain and will back in Cook County by the end of the month.


