News & Local Affairs
Soudan Mine Fire is 99 percent out
-A fire started in the Soudan Mine last week and Interagency Fire personnel have been working on it non-stop. WTIP’s Jay Andersen has this report.
Weekend News Wrap for March 19
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
Building Community Through Business
-Is it possible to create a business around community needs? Can it be sustainable?
Grand Portage Band Chairman Norman Deschampe on Third Thursday Community Conversation
-The people of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa are an integral part of the fabric of life in Cook County.
Census figures questioned by county Auditor
-Official census figures are in for Minnesota. That means redistricting can start both state-wide and in Cook County. WTIP’s Jay Andersen has this report.
MinnPost reporter meets with local youth
-Today, youth in rural communities face many serious challenges, including a lack of opportunities, access to health care, low-wage jobs, access to quality education and access to transportation.
Cravaack to open Duluth office in April
-U.S. Congressman Chip Cravaack has announced plans to open a constituent services office in Duluth. The office will be located in Room 235 of the Gerald W.
After School Lounge Kids Food Drive March 14-25
-Looking for a way to help your neighbors and maybe do a little spring cleaning in the process? Cook County’s very own After School Lounge kids are putting on a Youth Food Drive through MN
EPA proposes first national standard for mercury pollution from power plants
-EPA news release
March 16, 2011


