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Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

Two county commissioner seats up for election as filing begins May 19

There are two seats up for election this year on the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

WTIP Boundary Waters Podcast wins prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award

Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) announced today that WTIP is among the winners of a 2020 regional Edward R. Murrow Award.

Buck's Hardware in downtown Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Some patrons at Buck's Hardware not complying with request to wear a mask in the store

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After asking community members and people who visit Buck’s Hardware in Grand Marais to wear a mask while shopping in the store to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the situation has bee

Outdoor news coverage is a primary focus for WTIP. Photo by Matthew Baxley

Outdoor news coverage remains important during COVID-19 pandemic

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact many aspects of life in Minnesota and beyond, outdoor news coverage remains an important topic at WTIP.

Assistant Principal Mitch Dorr with a luminary for the Class of 2020. Image courtesy of School District 166

ISD 166 offers community a way to show support for Class of 2020

School District 166 is working on making graduation day special for the Class of 2020, despite the restrictions on large gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Cascade Vacation Rental property in Grand Marais, Agate Bay. Photo courtesy of Cascade Vacation Rentals

Cascade Vacation Rental among the businesses changing operations due to COVID-19

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North Shore lodging establishments are preparing for the arrival of guests on May 19, the day after Governor Tim Walz's "Stay Home MN" directive ends.

Cook County one of the few remaining in Minnesota without a confirmed COVID-19 case

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Heading into the second full week of May, Cook County is one of only three counties across Minnesota without a confirmed case of COVID-19. The others are Lake of the Woods and Hubbard counties.

Fisherman enjoying one of our northland lakes - Photo courtesy of US Forest Service

DNR conservation officers planning for a busy fishing opener

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As much a tradition as fishing on the opening day of the fishing season is a WTIP conversation with a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer.

Fire danger is high in the Northland

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The U.S. Forest Service, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and Finland and Silver Bay fire departments responded to a grass fire in the Finland area on May 5. According to U.S.

A conversation on COVID-19 readiness with Grand Portage Tribal Chair Beth Drost

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During the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic, WTIP Community Radio has been checking in with local government officials to learn more about the community response to the virus.