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Beaver activity near the North Shore. Photo by Tom Gable

Study analyzes beavers as 'ecosystem engineers' near North Shore rivers

Joe Friedrichs-

A new study shows the critical role beavers play in regulating water storage along the North Shore.

New Marathon owners Sam and Sabby Bains with former owners, Lynn and Craig Schulte. Photo courtesy of Steve Bragg, Calhoun

New owners for Grand Marais Marathon

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais Marathon gas station/convenience store has new owners.

School board approves mask and vaccine policies as county records 58 new COVID cases

Joe Friedrichs-

With a soaring positivity rate for COVID-19 testing in Cook County to start the new year, face coverings will continue to be required at ISD 166.

Process to hire first HRA director begins in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

The start of the new year brings ambitious expectations for the recently formed Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) board in Cook County.

Cook County currently in 'most severe' phase of COVID-19 pandemic

Joe Friedrichs-

Local healthcare resources are strained at this time and a fresh surge of COVID cases driven by the omicron variant is expected to cause further stress.

Commissioner Ann Sullivan selected as board chair for 2022

Joe Friedrichs-

Commissioner Ann Sullivan will be the board chair of the Cook County Commissioners for 2022.

Lynx tracks in Cook County. WTIP file photo

Growing snowpack in 2022 good news for some species near Lake Superior

Joe Friedrichs-

Heavy snowfall near Lake Superior and the Boundary Waters region was the key topic in many conversations across the WTIP listening area to wrap up 2021.

Greenwood Fire on Friday, August 20. Photo courtesy of US Forest Service

A look back: WTIP's top news stories from 2021

Joe Friedrichs-

Though local outdoor and environmental news coverage remains a primary focus of the news department, 2021 saw a mix of local, state and national issues covered by WTIP.

Ice fishing for trout opens New Year's Day for lakes located entirely within BWCA

Joe Friedrichs-

The ice fishing season for trout on inland lakes located entirely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness opens Saturday, Jan. 1.

Another newspaper coming to Lake County in January 2022

Joe Friedrichs-

Lake County is getting a new newspaper in 2022.