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The flag representing the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Photo by Rhonda Silence

A Grand Portage conversation on COVID-19, social justice

Rhonda Silence-
During the COVID-19 pandemic, WTIP has been speaking with local government officials on a regular basis.

Grand Marais Lions planning the Picnic in 2016 - File photo Rhonda Silence

COVID-19 derails Lions Club plans for "Mini Fisherman's Picnic"

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The activities planned for August 1-2 in what was dubbed the "Mini Fisherman's Picnic" are for the most part canceled. 
 

Gov. Tim Walz in Cook County in this WTIP file photo from 2018. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Gov. Walz talks with WTIP about mask mandate, GOP event on Devil Track Lake

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This week at a GOP-sponsored event on the shores of Devil Track Lake, Jennifer Carnaha


North Shore Health and Care Center is located in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Hospital administrator talks mask mandate, COVID-19 testing in Cook County

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In this WTIP original report, WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs discusses a statewide mask mandate in Minnesota and the latest in testing for COVID-19 in Cook County.


Joe Swanson and Pipasu Soni are the new owners of the Bluefin Bay Family Resorts. Submitted photo

Getting to know the new co-owner of Bluefin Bay Resorts

Rhonda Silence-
In early July an announcement was made regarding the iconic West End resort, Bluefin Bay.

Clare Shirley became the new president of the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Board in the summer of 2020. Submitted photo

Clare Shirley is the new president of Sawtooth Mountain Clinic board

Joe Friedrichs-

The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Board of Directors has a new president (chair) as of the summer of 2020.


Minnesota State Patrol image courtesy of MN Department of Public Safety

Grand Marais woman involved in crash at Lake County construction area

Rhonda Silence-

A Grand Marais woman was injured when she crashed into vehicles stopped for construction on Highway 61 in Lake County near the Manitou River.
 


Mary Petz at a July 21 meeting of the local GOP. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Cook County GOP chair responds to WTIP reporting on local event

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About 20 people attended a local meeting of the Minnesota Republican Party July 21 that was held at Skyport Lodge on the shores of Devil Track Lake.


Summer Theater Camp was held outdoors this year - Photo courtesy of the Grand Marais Playhouse

Grand Marais Playhouse moving back to office as lease negotiations continue

Rhonda Silence-
The Grand Marais Playhouse is moving its operations back into the front office of the Arrowhead Center for the Arts--for now, at least. 
 

Lions International - File image courtesy of Grand Marais Lions

Special Grand Marais Park Board meeting on Friday to consider Lions Club request

Rhonda Silence-

 Despite concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand Marais Lions Club is moving ahead with plans to host a "Mi