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A poignant look back - Kelsey Kennedy welcoming visitors to the store that is no more. Submitted photo

After-fire plans still uncertain for Picnic & Pine

Anyone with ties to Grand Marais likely knows that a devasting fire destroyed three buildings in downtown Grand Marais on April 13.

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay - Submitted photo

Public health on tragic situation at Silver Bay Veterans Home after COVID-19 deaths

Joe Friedrichs-

The case count for COVID-19 continues to climb throughout northeastern Minnesota, including in both Cook and Lake counties.

Principal shares more information on move to distance learning

Rhonda Silence-

As WTIP reported earlier this week, School District 166 has made the decision to “pivot” from the hybrid learning model for kindergarten through 3rd grade to distance learning, effective N

Ecklund responds to Bakk dropping the DFL Caucus

Joe Friedrichs-

Despite winning reelection and appearing on the ballot as a Democrat, State Sen. Tom Bakk left the DFL Caucus this week. In the Nov.

ISD 166 going to distance learning after Thanksgiving

Rhonda Silence-

School District 166 held its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, November 18, addressing a variety of issues.

Senator Tom Bakk on leaving the DFL Caucus

Rhonda Silence-

Citizens in Minnesota's District 3 - which includes the entire North Shore and the Iron Range - woke up to some surprising news on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Jodi Tervo Roberts is the public health educator in Cook County. Pictured here with her husband Randy. Submitted photo

Cook County hires new public health educator

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County hired a new public health educator Nov. 10 to continue the local effort to prepare for and help contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

The colder the better for canine athletes - WTIP file photo

Highway engineer shares update on 2021 Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Joe Friedrichs-

As it goes with most news items in recent months, nearly everything discussed by elected officials or government personnel during a recent meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners was associa

College students ready to return on holiday break as COVID-19 cases rise

Joe Friedrichs-

There were at least six new cases of COVID-19 reported in Cook County over the weekend and into Monday, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 46, with multiple active cases in the comm

For most, Thanksgiving means time with family over a meal. Photo courtesy of Flickr

Local healthcare officials discuss holiday gatherings as COVID-19 surges nationwide

Joe Friedrichs-

With the holiday season approaching, local healthcare officials in Grand Marais are weighing in with recommendations aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.