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Cook County line. Submitted photo

Delicate balance of community health and supporting the local economy likely to surface

Joe Friedrichs-

WTIP reached out to Jim Boyd at the Cook County Chamber of Commerce to start the month of April to learn if there is any measure of the economic impact here in Cook County as a result of the governor&


Isle Royale. WTIP file photo.

Isle Royale to delay 2020 opening due to coronavirus concerns

Joe Friedrichs-

Isle Royale National Park, in response to guidance from the state of Michigan and the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, is announcing a delay in the opening date of the park to support federa


Oshki Ogimaag School in Grand Portage - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Oshki Ogimaag School has successful first week of distance learning

Rhonda Silence-

Like other schools in Cook County and around the region, Oshki Ogimaag Charter School began distance learning for its students on Monday, March 31.


Deer in Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Christa R. via Flickr on Creative Commons

DNR asks for help with deer poaching case in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

A local conservation officer with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help with an ongoing case involving deer that were shot and killed out of season.


Small Business Development Center Consultant Pat Campanaro - Photo courtesy of UMD

Local Small Business Development Center can help navigate COVID-19 assistance programs

Rhonda Silence-

Over the past few weeks, as the economic impact of COVID-19 becomes clear, a number of state and federal programs have been launched to assist small businesses.


Smokey Bear at Grand Marais DNR office is currently saying low fire danger, but that could change quickly - Photo Rhonda Silence

DNR to enact fire restrictions early this season

Rhonda Silence-

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that although the current fire danger rating for Cook County is low, that could change quickly as snow melts.


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Census field ops suspended due to COVID-19, you can still report online at 2020census.gov

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Based on guidance from federal, state and local health authorities, on March 28 the U.S. Census Bureau suspended 2020 Census field operations for two additional weeks to April 15.


Grand Portage Band flag. Submitted image

Grand Portage primary election postponed to June 9

Rhonda Silence-

If it were not for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa would today be announcing the results of its tribal council primary election.


Coronavirus, COVID-19. Image courtesy of the CDC

WTIP's ongoing coverage of coronavirus in Minnesota

Joe Friedrichs-

This story was first published March 12, 2020 and continues with up-to-the-minute information. 


Grand Marais Liquor Store - Photo courtesy of City of Grand Marais

Grand Marais Liquor Store to offer curbside pickup starting Wed., April 1

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Beginning Wednesday, April 1, the Grand Marais Liquor Store will offer curbside pickup, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.