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MNsure update from Rachelle Christenson

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Though the initial sign-up period has ended for this year, there still are several possibilities for a MnSure sign-up.


 

Open school policy adopted -- with reservations

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ISD166 has a new weapons policy, a new open campus policy and a teacher contract. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Superintendent Beth Schwarz about the recent board meeting.

 


 

Weekend News Roundup for May 17

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Each week the WTIP news team puts together a roundup of the week's news.


 

Healthy Community: Newspaper focus group, Tuesday May 20

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Rhonda Silence, editor of the Cook County News Herald,  is participating in the Editors and Publishers Leadership Program offered through the Minnesota Newspaper Association and the Blandin Found


 

Survey: Child Care Needs in Cook County

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WTIP volunteer Mark Abrahamson spoke with Kristin Blomberg from Public Health and Human Services and Emily Marshall from the YMCA on North Shore Morning.  


 

Vernal pools: spring in the forest

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Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies or WRAPS is the local response to a pilot project to put together a comprehensive watershed plan for the north shore.


 

Transportation issues on county board sgenda

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Cook County Commissioners met this week and transportation issues are prominent on the agenda. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Commissioner Bruce Martinson.

 


 

Personnel business dominates city council meeting

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The liquor store has a new manager, the street department has a new employee and there’ll be a new canopy in Harbor Park. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Grand Marais Mayor Larry Carlson.


 

EDA Open House draws good numbers

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The Joint Economic Development Authority had a successful open house this week. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with EDA President Mark Sandbo about the event.


 

“Sea Change" - Lake Superior Climate Change Presentation

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Northland College student Julia Fair and Katya Gordon of Amicus Adventure Sailing will be discussing their plan to address climate change in the Lake Superior watershed.