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Sylvia Galbraith, owner of 47 Degrees North - Photo courtesy of 47 Degrees North

47 Degrees North marks the spot for local quilters

Rhonda Silence-
Sylvia Galbraith, a former Cook County resident, moved back to the North Shore in 2019 after 20 years away. This fall she launched a new business in her former hometown of Lutsen.

The drainage ditch and culvert next to Grand Marais Family Dental has some healthy replacement trees. Photo by Rhonda Silence

MnDOT and Cook County Chamber preparing for road construction

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Although the major concern about our roads at this time is whether or not they are icy or snow-covered, planning continues regarding this coming spring's reconstruction of Highway 61 through

Nick Cusick is the public information officer for Cook County and North Shore Health. Submitted photo

Cook County and North Shore Health hire public information coordinator

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Nick Cusick is a name, voice and face many in Cook County will become familiar with in the months and potentially years ahead.


Cedar Grove Business Park - WTIP file photo by Rhonda Silence

EDA welcomes new board member, considers HRA

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The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) met on February 9 and after welcoming a new board member tackled a variety of issues, including continued discussion of the possi

Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

County administrator shares update during busy week for local government

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A busy week for local government continued Thursday (Feb. 11) with the swearing in of a new commissioner and continued discussion of the housing crunch facing the community.


Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

Clinic CEO discusses safety and training after shooting at healthcare facility in Minnesota

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Media across the country reported on the news from Minnesota this week where a shooting incident took place at healthcare facility located about 40 miles northwest of the Twin Cities.


Bob Svaleson is the District 1 Cook County Commissioner. Submitted photo

Svaleson wins special election to be District 1 commissioner

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Bob Svaleson will be the next representative for District 1 on the Cook County Board of Commissioners.


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Great Expectations School Update - Peter James

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WTIP's North Shore Morning host, Mark Abrahamson talks with Great Expectations School Director Peter James for this update on the 2020-2021 school year.


Cascade Vacation Rental building in Lutsen. Photo courtesy of Cascade Vacation Rental

Cascade Vacation Rental finds new uses for empty office space

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Although Cascade Vacation Rental and Lutsen Real Estate Group have been operating out of the building shared with the North Shore Federal Credit Union in Lutsen for over a decade, the vacation re