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ISD166 to try modified 4-day calendar

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The ISD166 school board will decide on money saving school calendar changes at its April 19 meeting.


 

ISD166 discusses modified 4-day schedule for 2012-13

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The ISD166 school board recently met to discuss, among other things, budget reductions and wjat will result in a 50-50 modified four-day school week.


 

Burning restrictions take effect March 26 for much of state

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Fire danger in most of Minnesota is expected to increase rapidly in the coming week, as the snow continues to melt and winds dry the dead standing grass and brush in open areas.


 

WTIP Weekend NewsRoundup for March 17

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Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.


 

Isle Royale wolves may go extinct

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Scientists say the gray wolves of Isle Royale National Park are dangerously close to extinction.


 

Warm weather and melting snow means increased fire danger

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Unseasonably warm, dry weather may mean an early spring, but it could bring higher fire danger with the higher temps.


Kelly Schoenfelder and Barbara Jean Johnson

WTIP wins awards from Minnesota Associated Press

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WTIP is being recognized for two features produced by station staff in the 2011 Minnesota AP Broadcasters Awards.


 

County-ISD166 discuss new community center

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The county and ISD166 are once again talking about a collaboration. WTIP’s Jay Andersen has this report on the school, community center and the YMCA.


 

National Ground Water Awareness Week is March 11-17

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More than 1 million people residing in more than 400,000 households in Minnesota rely on private wells as their source of drinking water.  While wells can provide high quality drinking water, sta


 

West End Townships election results

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The West End Townships of Lutsen, Tofte, and Schroeder held their annual meetings and elections last night. In Lutsen, 118 votes were cast.