News & Local Affairs
Pool building open - "Big Splash" grand re-opening party Jan. 19
-In late October of last year, the Grand Marais Municipal Pool sustained heavy damage to its roof during a violent storm. Just over two months later, the facility is back up and running, although
County Board considers new rules on public input
-The Cook County Board of Commissioners held its first meeting of the New Year on Tuesday morning, January 4th. The first order of business was to swear in new commissioner Sue Hakes, along with
Weekend News Wrap for Dec. 25
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
Grand Marais Mayor reflects and looks ahead to county job
-Mayor Sue Hakes is preparing to make the transition to county commissioner. She looks back and forward in this story from WTIPs Jay Andersen.
Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign tops last year's record
-This year was the best year yet for Red Kettle donations to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Campaign. WTIPs Jay Andersen has this story.
Quiet holiday season so far, according to Sheriff
-The holiday season has been quiet so far and that’s something that pleases the sheriff’s department. WTIPs Jay Andersen has this story.
Latest census data paints a picture of Cook County
-Deconstructing the latest census every 10 years is always interesting. Especially if a state is worried about re-apportionment of congressional power and census-driven grants and other funding.
Weekend News Wrap for Dec. 25
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
Friday Fish Report for Dec . 24
-GRAND MARAIS AREA
Our fishing expert, Jon Muhich of Buck’s Hardware, says it’s time to get back to serious fishing.


