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Grand Marais RV Park and Campground during a past busy summer season - Photo courtesy of Grand Marais Parks and Rec

Grand Marais campground prepares for phased reopening, budget shortfall

Rhonda Silence-

Like so many other businesses and organizations, the Grand Marais Recreation Park campground has been in a holding pattern, awaiting word from Governor Tim Walz regarding when the campground can be op


Cook County line. Submitted photo

As some North Shore resorts aim to reopen, Walz extends stay-at-home order until May 18

Joe Friedrichs-

Visitors planning to travel to the North Shore or anywhere in Cook County should wait for more than two weeks before they do so, according to Gov.


Superior National at Lutsen. Photo by Sterling Anderson

Superior National at Lutsen set to open May 8

Sterling Anderson-

Superior National at Lutsen is gearing up to open the Mountain Nine for golf on Friday, May 8. 


The flag of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa - WTIP file photo

A Grand Portage update from Tribal Chair Beth Drost

Rhonda Silence-
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.

Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Commissioners discuss Highway 61 reroute options

Joe Friedrichs-

The Cook County Board of Commissioners heard an update on the Highway 61 reconstruction project from state officials during a board meeting April 28.


Lutsen Mountains ski area. Photo by Jaye White

U.S. Forest Service prepares to study impact of Lutsen Mountains expansion proposal

Joe Friedrichs-

As WTIP has been reporting for several years, Lutsen Mountains would like to expand by adding more skiing oppo


Tony Hegg and Jessica Vega enjoy some outdoor time in Shanghai--with masks. Submitted photo

Tony Hegg: still doing well in Shanghai, China

Rhonda Silence-

As Minnesota and the rest of the nation consider how and when to loosen restrictions on activities, eyes on are on China, and how it has handled the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic.


Print media organizations are facing new financial challenges through the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

COVID-19 crisis creates financial threat to regional news media

Joe Friedrichs-

News media along the North Shore, throughout northeastern Minnesota and across the state, particularly those in the print industry, are finding themselves at a crossroads for how to move forward throu


North Shore Hospital. Submitted picture

Local update from North Shore hospital

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a busy meeting of the Cook County Hospital District Board April 23.


Cook County Schools - the Eagle entrance

Cook County schools to stay closed for remainder of academic year

Associated Press (AP)-

Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday ordered Minnesota schools to stay closed through the rest of the academic year amid the COVID-19 crisis.