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

Some Cook County residents 55 and older now eligible for COVID vaccine

Cook County Public Health officials announced today on WTIP that Sawtooth Mountain Clinic patients age 55-64 with certain underlying medical conditions or social stressors are now eligible to receive

Small Business Development Center Consultant Pat Campanaro - Submitted photo

SBDC consultant offers assistance with COVID business relief loans and much more

Rhonda Silence-

Local businesses have until March 15 to apply for a modified COVID-related business relief loan.

Administrator shares update on Passion Pit, human rights committees

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County officials are seeking members of the public to serve on a committee that will assist the county board in determining whether the county should acquire a Minnesota Department of Transportat

Local fire departments taking part in a live fire exercise in 2019. File photo by Rhonda Silence

Grand Marais Fire Department seeking members

At the beginning of the February 24 Grand Marais City Council meeting, the council approved the hiring of a new firefighter, Patty Wilson, for the Grand Marais Fire Department.

Ambulance and emergency responders. WTIP file photo

Cook County resident famous for hockey career found dead in treatment center

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A member of the “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team and longtime Cook County resident has died at a treatment center for mental illness.

Ty Olson during his 'Ski for Fire' journey in 2021. Submitted photo

Minnesota man nears Lake Superior after 250-mile journey with a cause

Joe Friedrichs-

Ty Olson is a 32-year-old filmmaker who lives in Minnesota.

WTIP hosts community conversation one year into pandemic

Joe Friedrichs-

It’s been one year since WTIP started its coverage of the coronavirus and reporting local news on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Clinic CEO shares insights on low case count, high vaccination rate in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

There's an assortment of media and public attention across Minnesota this week on the low case count of COVID-19 in Cook County coupled with a high vaccination rate in the community.

City looks at Highway 61 kiosks, Community Connection, and costs

Rhonda Silence-

Highway 61 was the primary topic on the Grand Marais City Council agenda on February 24, starting with discussion of amenities alongside the road.

Investigation of ISD 166 Gadsden flag concerns may be final soon

At the beginning of February, School District 166 Principal and Acting Superintendent Megan Myers answered the few questions she could about the ongoing investigation surrounding the display of a modi