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Air rescue brings injured woman out of BWCA

A Beaver floatplane was dispatched to Ross Lake, deep in the interior of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, to rescue an injured canoeist July 14.

EDA endorses new nonprofit, Hamilton Habitat

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) met on Tuesday, July 14 via Zoom.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

Local physician shares update on wearing masks in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

There’s a renewed push and calls to action by some local residents in Cook County, including members of the downtown Grand Marais Business Coalition, the Grand Marais City Council and the Cook C

Acts of intimidation stir concern on the Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais

Joe Friedrichs-

Multiple acts of theft and intimidation are being reported in parts of Cook County widely recognized as being safe havens for tourists and summer fun.

Some questions and answers on Highway 61 construction in Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-

Construction work in Grand Marais continues, with the Broadway Avenue and Highway 61 intersection now open, but with a four-way stop signified by the stoplight flashing red.

Expletives fly during tense meeting of the Cook County commissioners

Joe Friedrichs-

Requiring masks in public and the future of a public beach near Grand Marais were the centerpieces of lively and occasionally heated discussion during a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissione

WTIP seeks questions for upcoming commissioner forums

The rest of this year promises to be crowded with political news and WTIP intends to stay on top of it.

A look at the law enforcement log for June 2020

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shared a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center through the month of June.

Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk. WTIP file photo

Doo-Kirk discusses not running for reelection, status of local government

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk did not file for reelection this year, opening up the District 4 seat that includes the Gunflint Trail and Devil Track Lake areas.

Short-term rental tax class could be determined in special session

Starting July 13, the Minnesota Legislature will convene for a second special session in 2020.