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Lodging tax revenues continue upward trend over last year

Lodging tax revenues for September were up from the same month last year county-wide according to the latest report from the Cook County Auditor-Treasurer’s office.

Volleyball Vikings advance, football team ends season

The Cook County Vikings volleyball team is set for a showdown at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening with Cherry in the semi-final round of the Class 7-A playoffs at Duluth Denfeld.

Minnesota firearms deer season opens Saturday

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Minnesota's firearms deer season opens Saturday, and wildlife managers say it should be a good one.

Weekend News Roundup for Oct. 29

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

I-35 set to open today

Keep your fingers crossed for dry weather this morning.

Cook County OKs 1% money to Arrowhead broadband

The Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday signed an agreement to designate $4 million in 1% sales tax dollars to help finance Arrowhead Electric Coop’s broadband build-out.

Viking volleyball play continues tonight -- football Saturday

Cook County and Silver Bay travel to Hermantown tonight to meet in the Section 7-A volleyball playoffs.

Ski Hill to continue taking water from Poplar River during drought

The DNR said on Wednesday that it's taking steps to let Lutsen Mountains keep drawing water for its snow-making operations despite a drought that has caused the river running through the north shore s

Volleyball Vikings advance in post season play

Despite some mental errors and missed cues, the Cook County Vikings won their Section 7-A volleyball playoff opener last night to set them up with a showdown with the Silver Bay Mariners.

Football Vikings advance in post season play

The Cook County Vikings football team is travelling to highly regarded Deer River Saturday for a 2 PM semi-final round Section 7-A playoff game.