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City and non-profit collaborate to save energy

At the last meeting of the Grand Marais City Council, Wednesday, Feb.

Weekend News Wrap Feb. 27

Each week the WTIP News Department provides a summary of the stories it has been following that week. Tune in to WTIP's North Shore Weekend Saturdays from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Minnesota legislature looks at Coast Guard licensing

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Superintendent makes change to ISD166 to staff cuts

Among the staff cuts originally listed as a part of budget balancing for Cook County Schools ISD166, was one that should not have been there.

In winter plants may be dormant, but their chemistry works overtime

We all know animals have various ways of dealing with winter. Some hibernate; some stay active under the snow. Much the same is true for seeds and plants.

Crews on Gunflint Trail clearing dead trees

The U.S. Forest Service is asking motorists to watch for crews and equipment clearing trees along the Gunflint Trail and side roads near Seagull Lake.

Zimmer to compete in Junior Olympics

Fourteen-year-old Anders Zimmer of Grand Marais competed and qualified to be part of the US National Ski Team.

Essa Jacobsen on the rebound, photo by Carah Thomas

Cook County athlete selected for state All-Star Basketball Team

Cook County senior Essa Jacobsen has been selected to play in the 2010 Minnesota Girls High School All-Star Basketball Series.

County to begin 1 percent sales tax collection April 1

It’s not an April Fools prank. April 1 is the day Cook County begins collecting an additional 1 percent tax on retail sales within the county.

County helps EDA and Superior National with finances

On Tuesday, Cook County Commissioners agreed to advance the Joint Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) a portion of the first half of the property tax levy.