News & Local Affairs
Nice winter weather to continue in the Northland
-The weather has been very nice and it looks like it will continue mild.
4th Annual Cook County Chili Cook Off a Big Success!
Cathy Quinn-The 4th Annual Cook County Chili Cook Off was held Saturday, February 23, 2013. Over twenty different types of chili were entered into the competition. WTIP volunteer Sherrie Li
Weekend News Roundup for February 23
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
Sugary soft drinks on the way out at the hospital
-No more sugary soft drinks at the hospital. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Cook County North Shore Hospital and Care Center administrator Kimber Wraalstad about the planned pop phase-out.
Not everyone on the Irish Creek Road want to be plowed out
-Wetlands management plans stall at the Army Corps of Engineers level. Not everyone on the Irish Creek Road wants to pay for plowing. And out of county commissioner meetings.
GES and ISD166 attend Math Counts competition
-An unconventional way to help school finances, math cooperation between school districts and a steady enrollment picture. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke Great Expectations administrator Peter James.
For young EDA board member, affordable housing is key issue
-Abby Tofte is a new member of the Economic Development Authority’s board. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Abby about younger voices in local affairs.
New Findings Show Poplar River Sediment Reduced by 35%
-Lutsen, MN – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) provided updated data trends on sediment in the Poplar River to the Poplar River Management Board in February.
Weekend News Roundup for February 16
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week. A lawsuit to stop the Lake Superior region wolf hunts has been filed.
Cook County/Silver Bay takes fifth in State Alpine Meet
-Cook County/Silver Bay took fifth in the Minnesota State Alpine Ski Meet yesterday at Giants Ridge in Biwabik.


