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Chamber director discusses COVID-19 business impacts and local survey

The Cook County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging all local businesses, self-employed individuals and independent contractors to take a survey on the impact this unprecedented crisis has ha

Bluefin Bay Resorts are very quiet at this time. Photo by Kelli Koob, Flickr.com

Local businesses assist North Shore Health in COVID-19 preparation, beds stockpiled

Rhonda Silence-

In March, a message went out to local businesses from the Cook County Chamber—North Shore Health needed help to prepare for a possible influx of COVID-19 pandemic patients.

Image courtesy of National Suicide Prevention

Local emergency workers respond to tragic fatality in Lutsen

At approximately 8:30 am, on Saturday, April 11, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Lutsen First Responders, North Shore Health Ambulance and a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservat

Sheriff's office reminds outdoor enthusiasts to practice social distancing

Rhonda Silence-

After receiving a report from a concerned listener about anglers not following the Minnesota Department of Health’s recommendations for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic and Governo

A COVID-19 update from Grand Portage Tribal Chair Beth Drost

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, like so many other governmental bodies, is adjusting to a new way of doing business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WTIP talks COVID-19 impacts on 2020 paddling season with Quetico officials

Joe Friedrichs-

These are anxious times as the paddling and hiking community wait to hear what the US Forest Service will announce regarding the start of the paddling season in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderne

Face shields made by Lightning Kayaks were provided to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in April 2020. Submitted photo

Minnesota kayak manufacturer provides face shields to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic

Joe Friedrichs-

High in demand across the country, a collection of much needed face shields for medical staff arrived to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in early April.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Grand Portage to receive state COVID-19 funding

Joe Friedrichs-

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is set to receive $181,492 through a grant award to help combat the coronavirus, officials from the Department of Health announced April 8.

COVID-19 won't delay Grand Marais Highway 61 reconstruction project

Rhonda Silence-

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reconstruction of Highway 61 through Grand Marais has been in the news for several years now, from planning pedestrian routes and utility replacements t

Recycling center in Grand Marais set to reopen with limited hours

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County officials announced this week that the recycling center in Grand Marais will reopen Monday, April 13.