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Fire damages Bluefin Bay Resort condo

All three West End fire departments were paged to a fire at a Bluefin Bay Resorts condo at 9:49 a.m. on May 6. A caller reported gray smoke, changing directions.

WTIP talks with Lake County officials about first confirmed case of COVID-19

Joe Friedrichs-

The first case of the new coronavirus has been confirmed in Lake County, home to Two Harbors, Finland, Silver Bay and other communities near and on the North Shore.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

COVID-19 testing not an option for those without symptoms in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

There are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cook County as of May 7.

Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux 09-02-19

City continues ordinance update, city hall renovation planning

Rhonda Silence-

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand Marais City Council has been holding weekly meetings, on Wednesdays, at 6:30 p.m.

Grand Marais Mayor declares May 4-8 Super Teacher Appreciation Week

Rhonda Silence-

There was a slow moving parade traveling through Cook County today, May 4. Although it was slow, it was very spirited.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

BWCA to reopen May 5 for day use only

Joe Friedrichs-

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will remain closed for overnight trips until May 18 due to ongoing concerns about the new coronavirus.

North Shore Health asks visitors to stay away from windows

Joe Friedrichs-

The North Shore Care Center in Grand Marais continues its efforts to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grand Marais Food Shelf is ready to meet food needs during pandemic

Rhonda Silence-

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand Marais Food Shelf has remained open. When businesses began closing doors in March, food shelf volunteers were quite worried.

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, March 31 - April 12

Rhonda Silence-

March 31

Questions swirl for BWCA opening currently set for May 5

Joe Friedrichs-

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness remains on track to open for the 2020 paddling and hiking season starting Tuesday, May 5.

At least for now.