News & Local Affairs
Weekend News Roundup for September 21
-Each week the WTIP news staff puts together a roundup of the news over the past five days. The Duluth Port has a new director, Asian carp continue to threaten, Rep.
Duluth panel discusses sex trafficking in Duluth, on Lake Superior ships
Joe Friedrichs-Over 40 people gathered at the American Indian Center in Duluth Thursday night for a panel discussion on the issue of human trafficking and prostitution - particularly of native women and children - i
Math curriculum topic of discussion at GES
-Great Expectations board met this week and among other things, math was on the agenda. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with GES administrator Peter James about tailored math programs.
Refurbished Gunflint Trail signs back in place
-The historic Gunflint Trail signs in downtown Grand Marais are back in place after getting much needed facelifts.
Weekend News Roundup for September 14
-Each week the WTIP news staff puts together a roundup of the news over the past five days. Barrel recovery resumes on Lake Superior, also experts assess the future of the big lake.
County sets 2014 preliminary levy
-The county commissioners heard from concerned citizens about rumble strips on Hwy 61, and they set the preliminary levy for 2014.
EDA and the Small Cities Development Program in West End
-There’s a housing survey and workshop through the Economic Development Authority coming up in the West End.
Meals on Wheels; more than food
Veronica Weadock-In Grand Marais, the Meals on Wheels program is offered by the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency through the Cook County Senior Center. Meals are delivered Monday thru Friday with the option
Stormy weather ahead this week
-This past weekend’s beautiful weather could come at a price. It’ll turn wet for the next couple of days, even the possibility of some hazardous weather.


