News & Local Affairs
County board discusses public input at meetings
-The county board holds a special meeting tonight, Wednesday, May 22 to receive public input on hiring a new county administrator.
GES has successful plant sale, will graduate three 8th graders
-Jon Hedstrom is a parent board member for Great Expectations School. He spoke with WTIP's Jay Andersen about activities at the latest GES board meeting.
Art In the Garden, June 1st at the Community Center
-The U of M Master Gardeners will host "Art in the Garden" at the Cook County Community Center on Saturday, June 1.
White nose syndrome: the battle for bats
-The battle for bats is intensifying as biologists track the spread of white nose syndrome.
Study: Less Lake Superior habitat for big trout
-DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — New research finds that Lake Superior's warming water probably already is affecting its most abundant big fish, the cold water-loving siscowet lake trout.
Weather: rain and more rain
-Rain and more rain due before the sun comes out on Thursday. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Christenson .
ISD166 to hire 6-12 principal
-ISD166 had chosen a 6-12 principal and is moving toward consolidated its administrative offices. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Superintendent Beth Schwarz.
Weekend News Roundup for May 18
-Each week the WTIP news staff puts together a roundup of the news over the past five days.
Grand Portage man charged with attempted murder
-A 21 year old Grand Portage man has appeared in Cook County on a charge of attempted murder in the first degree. The arraignment of Steven Warren Robert Anishnabie was scheduled for 10 a.m.
CCVB Director to accept human rights advocacy position
-The Executive Director of Cook County Visitors Bureau is leaving mid-June.


