News & Local Affairs
Algal growth threatens health of Great Lakes, report warns
Associated Press (AP)-By JOHN FLESHER
AP Environmental Writer
March 9, 2011
Wisconsin GOP bypasses Democrats, cuts collective bargaining
Associated Press (AP)-By SCOTT BAUER
Associated Press
March 10, 2011
Council grants new venue for Classic Car Show
-The Grand Marais City Council met on Wednesday and made a couple of automotive decisions. WTIP’s Jay Andersen has this report.
Township elections were Tuesday, March 8
-Township elections and annual meetings were held Tuesday, March 8 in Lutsen, Schroeder and Tofte. Each township held elections for one three-year term supervisor and a two-year tern treasurer.
EATS fundraiser this Thursday at CCHS
-With Cook County School District facing ongoing funding cuts and declining enrollment, learning opportunities for students are increasingly at risk. As a way to offset losses in funding, the Coo
Viking girl's basketball player Brea Boomer talks about her 1000th point
-Cook County girl's basketball player Brea Boomer recently scored her 1000th career point. She joined WTIP's Jay Andersen on "Daybreak", March 9 to talk about that achievement and other
Higher Ed offers workshop on internet use for business
-In this electronic age, a growing number of people depend on the internet for information. As a result, businesses are doing more of their work online.
Downsizing in future for ISD166
-The ISD166 school board met all day on Friday, March 4. Downsizing of school support staff as well as a possible change to administrative office spaces was the main topics of discussion.
Rep. David Dill interviewed on the current legislative session
-David Dill is the DFL Representative from District 6A. He spoke with WTIP’s Jay Andersen recently on “Daybreak”. His health and the state budget were main topics.
First Thursday Community Conversation for March: a 1% sales tax update
-On November 3rd 2009, Cook County voters overwhelmingly approved a 1% local option sales tax.


