News & Local Affairs
Water quality workshops to focus on landowner participation
-Water quality workshops will be offered in the county later this month.
Stormy weather subsides and Fisherman's Picnic is looking good
-Stormy weather pretty much all around us, but nothing severe and no flooding. There’s maybe a little rain in the forecast for Fisherman’s Picnic weekend.
Fires continue in Ontario as dry weather stays on
-Dry conditions and high winds are causing problems for forest firefighters in Northwestern Ontario.
Dragon Boat Festival reflections
-The 2011 Dragon Boat Festival is history. It was a huge event, with lots of people, vendors, music and, of course those impressive dragon boats coursing through the Grand Marais harbor.
Deer hunting licenses now on sale
-With deer hunting licenses going on sale Monday, Aug. 1, state conservation officials announced new regulations for the coming season.
Commissioners get a look at Superior National recommendations
-To help them decide how to proceed with management and improvement of Superior National Golf Course, the county board hired a golf course consulting firm.
North Shore International Influence
-Wha gwaan! Ahoj! Merhaba! Hello! Summer brings International youth to Grand Marais.
Weekend News Roundup for July 30
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
The Wilderness Classroom adventure is at the half-way mark
-Dave and Amy Freeman, with their companion Fennel are on a 12,000 kayak, canoe, dog sled journey from the west coast to Grand Portage.
Community Center project could go on hold soon
-Cook County Commissioners are concerned that the City of Grand Marais does not have a place at the community center project table.


