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City hall in downtown Grand Marais. WTIP file photo

City pauses planning for city hall and liquor store renovations

Rhonda Silence-
The renovation of Grand Marais City Hall and the municipal liquor store building has been on the city council's agenda for many years.

North Shore Health lab where COVID-19 tests can be processed. Submitted photo

North Shore Health lab director shares update on delays in COVID-19 testing

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County continues to report a low case count of the new coronavirus among local residents.


Tribal Council candidates Rick Anderson and Marie Spry - Submitted photos

Meet the Grand Portage Tribal Council candidates

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is holding its Tribal Council general election on Tuesday, August 18.


City Councilor Tim Kennedy - File photo by Rhonda Silence, 2015

City Councilor Tim Kennedy will not run for reelection

Rhonda Silence-
There has been a great deal of election news on WTIP Community Radio lately, with the primary election coming up on August 11.

Superintendent Bill Crandall and ISD 166 board member Carrie Jansen at the July 28 board meeting. Photo by Rhonda Silence

With governor's announcement, local schools can continue planning for fall

Rhonda Silence-
Governor Tim Walz and other Minnesota state officials unveiled a plan this afternoon to reopen schools this fall during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

Local physician says some tourists visiting the North Shore testing positive for COVID-19

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The case count for COVID-19 among Cook County residents remains low, with two confirmed reports as of July 30.


Sheriff Pat Eliasen - Photo courtesy of Cook County Sheriff's Office

Cook County sheriff discusses local enforcement of statewide mask mandate

Joe Friedrichs-

Statewide, there were about 80 complaints of noncompliance in the first 48 hours of the new mask mandate that was instituted July 25 as a way to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.


The mystery seed packets have an international return address and unusual care instructions. Photo MN Dept of Agriculture

WTIP learns more about mysterious seeds received by Minnesota residents

Rhonda Silence-
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) sent out a notice this week that Minnesota residents, like people in a number of other states, have been receiving unexpected packages appearing to c