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Sawtooth Mountain Clinic pharmacist Jeremy D. Gerspacher - Submitted photo

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic pharmacist preparing for January opening

Rhonda Silence-
In late November, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) announced the appointment of Jeremy D. Gerspacher as its first pharmacist-in-charge.  Gerspacher came on board at the clinic on Dec.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

'Preparations are underway' for COVID-19 vaccine in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

The first Minnesotans who will get the new coronavirus vaccine in the initial wave could get their shots as early as Christmas week, Gov. Tim Walz announced Dec.


The logo for the Hovland Volunteer Fire Department, First Responders and S.T.O.P. team - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Hovland garage destroyed by fire

Rhonda Silence-
The Hovland and Colvill Fire Departments responded to a fire in Hovland Saturday, Dec. 5. 
 

The special license plate on Cook County Sheriff's Office squad cars. Photo by Rhonda Silence

A look at the November law enforcement log

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shares a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center throughout the month with WTIP Community Radio.


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Cook County public health shares update on COVID-19 vaccine

Joe Friedrichs-

Public health and healthcare officials in Cook County are starting to prepare for a slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, with the first phase of distribution possibly occurring within a month, a


The city council during a recent meeting via Zoom. Screenshot courtesy of the City of Grand Marais

City getting closer to final housing ordinance changes

Rhonda Silence-
The City of Grand Marais continues to work on its zoning ordinances, in particular the section of the city's zoning ordinance that creates barriers to building housing in the city.  Chan

The Cook County News-Herald has been sold. WTIP file photo Joe Friedrichs

Sale of Cook County newspaper remains shrouded in mystery

Joe Friedrichs-

The local newspaper in Grand Marais is not so local anymore.


Moguls Grille and Tap Room interior. Submitted photo

North Shore restaurants feeling impact of new COVID restrictions

Rhonda Silence-

On Nov. 18, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced four weeks of new COVID-19 restrictions. The announcement came as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases topped 200,000.


Minnesota State Capitol at night. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Renewed state budget forecast good news for Cook County

Rhonda Silence-

On Dec. 1, Gov. Tim Walz and the state economic agencies presented the most recent budget and economic forecast for Minnesota.


Coronavirus, COVID-19. Image courtesy of the CDC

More cases of COVID-19 reported in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

COVID-19 case counts continue to climb in northeastern Minnesota, including six new cases reported in Cook County in recent days.