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Manager of Cook County Whole Foods Co-op Ahren Grunow - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Getting to know the new Whole Foods Co-op Manager Ahren Grunow

The Cook County Whole Foods Co-op has had a change of leadership.

Plow trucks, large and small, are out in force today clearing roads, driveways and parking lots. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Road conditions and wind chills dangerous today

Cook County Highway Maintenance Supervisor Josh Dix reminds the public that difficult driving conditions continue this morning, December 6. Dix tells WTIP that plows are out scraping and sanding

Local schools declare snow day Dec. 6

Rhonda Silence-

Looking ahead to continued snow and high winds overnight and into the early hours tomorrow, several local schools have decided to call a snow day.

County Highway Department urges caution in blizzard conditions

Rhonda Silence-

Cook County Highway Department Maintenance Supervisor Josh Dix would like to remind everyone of the National Weather Service blizzard warning guidance.

First winter storm brings cautions, winter parking reminder

Rhonda Silence-

The National Weather Service continues to provide updates on the winter storm on track to impact the Northland from late tonight throug

Marja Erickson, assistant vice-president at Grand Marais State Bank, with the magazine in which she is featured. WTIP photo

Catching up with Finance & Commerce honoree Marja Erickson

Rhonda Silence-

Marja Erickson, assistant vice-president of Grand Marais State Bank, recently earned recognition as one of the top women in finance in Minnesota in 2021.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

Forest Service to reduce quota numbers for BWCA in 2022

Joe Friedrichs-

The number of people legally allowed to enter the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) for overnight camping trips from May through September will be reduced for the next paddling season.

Serendipitous steps to North Shore Health for new director of nursing

Rhonda Silence-

Troy Batchelor is the “new” director of nursing at North Shore Health. He took on the role in September, but had been in the community part time since 2019.

Cook County reports first COVID-19 death as cases rise

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County confirmed the first COVID-19 related fatality today.

Cook County assessor explains anticipated property value increases

Joe Friedrichs-

As recently reported by WTIP, Cook County homeowners should expect their property values to