News & Local Affairs
Clinic administrator reviews recent board activity
-Affordable Care Act enrollments are up ND IT’S Move it in May month. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Sawtooth Mountain Clinic CEO Rita Plourde.
Wolf Ridge director discusses fish passage culverts
-A fish passage culvert is good for fish, good for invertebrates and an excellent learning experience for the kids visiting Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center.
Law Enforcement getting ready for the busy season
-A relatively quiet month for law enforcement. No part time deputies for summer and Prom! WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Cook County Sheriff mark Falk.
Action Signs: Your Youngster's Behavioral Health Thermometers
-Children often have different ways of experiencing and handling stress than adults, and may have trouble coping with issues in their lives. WTIP volunteer Sherrie Lindskog spoke with Grace Busha
Great Lakes shipping season is off to a slow start
-The late season ice on Lake Superior has the shipping season off to a slow start.
A look into the past and future of Boreal Access
-For nearly 20 years, local non-profit ISP Boreal Access has been connecting people in Cook County to the internet and giving them daily news and events through its community-supported homepage.
Green Step Cities Meeting, Monday April 28
-GreenStep Cities is a voluntary challenge, assistance, and recognition program to help Minnesota cities achieve sustainability and quality-of-life goals.
Learn more about affordable housing options
-Affordable housing is a growing concern in Cook County, and there will be an informational meeting to provide assistance for potential home-buyers. WTIP host Joe Detrick spoke wit
Grand Marais area fisheries announces survey work
-Fisheries staff from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Grand Marais area office will conduct surveys and assessments on several area lakes and streams during the next few months.
Parkside Public Access Project discussed
-The Grand Marais Park Board and DNR are working together on a new boat launch site. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Rec Park manager Dave Tersteeg about the Parkside Public Access Project.


