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Cedar Grove Business Park - File photo, Rhonda Silence

EDA grants business development funds, names new golf course superintendent and more

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The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority had a very busy April meeting.

County Commissioner Stacy Hawkins asks Highway Department Mechanic Steve Butz some questions. 04-08-21 Photo by Rhonda Silence

Commissioners take a day-long tour of county-owned buildings

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The Cook County Commissioners got a behind-the-scenes look at a number of county-owned buildings on Thursday, May 8.

Sheriff squad car in the City of Grand Marais - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Cook County Sheriff shares thoughts on use of tasers, traffic stops

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On Sunday, April 12, a 20-year-old Black man was killed in Brooklyn Center in what that city's police chief describes as an "accidental discharge" of a firearm.

The fire near Tettegouche State Park on April 3, 2021 - Photo by Peter Soregi

Following up on the April 3 fire near Tettegouche State Park

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The wildfire that ignited in six locations along Highway 61 in the Tettegouche State Park area on Saturday, April 3, was successfully knocked down by a major response by local fire departments an

Vaccinations for Cook County will continue throughout 2021. WTIP file photo

Top US health officials recommend ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine prior to Lutsen event

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The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in the administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.


School District 166 has reminders of COVID-19 cautions throughout the school. Photo by Rhonda Silence

ISD166 reports second case of COVID-19 in student body

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Cook County School District 166 has announced its second confirmed case of COVID-19 which has affected our student body. This case is not related to the first case announced on April 8.

Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

COVID-19 vaccinations continue in Cook County this week

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There will be three different vaccination events happening throughout Cook County this week, including the first event featuring the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.


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Fishing opener is not on Mother's Day, but Take-a-Mom fishing event is

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The opening of spring fishing is an unofficial Minnesota holiday, dubbed "The Opener." The season typically falls on the same weekend as Mother's Day.

Dan Shirley, co-owner of Sawbill Outfitters and chair of the ISD 166 school board. Submitted photo

Write-in candidate Dan Shirley declines treasurer position

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When Tofte township elections were held in March 2021, incumbent Treasurer Dan Shirley let it be known that he was not running for that office.

Fireweed Bike Co-op sign at the new location. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Fireweed Bike Co-op still offering bike repairs

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WTIP likes to share news of local businesses -- new businesses, new owners, milestone achievements, changed locations, and more.