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Seth Jeffs issued a court summons on his Pike Lake Road property in May 2019. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Seth Jeffs back in the news after South Dakota compound foreclosure

The man who purchased property on Pike Lake Road in Cook County in 2018 and was involved with a compound in South Dakota’s Black Hills is back in the news after land held by a secretive polygamo

Sixth Judicial District seeks resolution for citizens with outstanding warrants

Rhonda Silence-

The Minnesota Sixth Judicial Branch is holding a "Virtual Warrant Resolution Event" on Tuesday, February 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Councilor retakes oath, another pledges integrity

Rhonda Silence-

As WTIP reported after the Jan. 13 Grand Marais city council meeting, Councilor Michael Garry created some controversy during the first few minutes of the meeting when he inserted a line abo

Wolf reports near Grand Marais leave some feeling uneasy

Joe Friedrichs-

Wolves traveling and hunting near the North Shore is a common occurrence each winter.

Lake County could follow Washington NFL team by changing lake name

Joe Friedrichs-

There is a public hearing Jan. 26 in Lake County to consider changing the name of a local lake currently identified by a racial slur.

Appointments fill up for COVID vaccination event in Cook County this week

Joe Friedrichs-

Less than 24 hours after registration opened to the public, an event to vaccinate Cook County residents who are age 75 and older this week is full.

County Parks & Trails to take a more in-depth look at Passion Pit beach area

Rhonda Silence-

The summer of 2020 brought controversy to a strand of Lake Superior shoreline in Grand Marais.

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

Cook County residents 75 and older can be vaccinated for COVID-19 this week

Joe Friedrichs-

Note: All time slots for the vaccination event Jan. 28 at the community center are now full. The next sign up date will be Monday, Feb. 1.

Lutsen township still needs a supervisor candidate

Rhonda Silence-

The Lutsen township had its first meeting of 2021 on Tuesday, January 19 via Zoom.

As educators get vaccinated, Cook County will release important next steps on Monday

Joe Friedrichs-

Many questions continue to swirl throughout Cook County regarding the vaccination process for local residents amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.