About WTIP
WTIP is the first and only community radio station broadcasting on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Here, visitors and residents spread out over 1500 square miles of woods and waters come together through WTIP, a non-profit organization that provides an arena for information-gathering, discussion, and expression.
WTIP was launched by a small group of pioneering volunteers sitting around a kitchen table who believed that community radio in Cook County could play an important role in building a sense of shared community.
Since our inception in April 1998, the need and demand for WTIP’s services has...
In the summer of 2009, WTIP partnered with the Northwoods Food Project to create a community garden on site at WTIP. The project was in direct response to community needs, and was funded by the “Engaging Communities on the Economy” grant from the National Center for Media Engagement.

John joined WTIP as a volunteer in 2009, and hosts various music programs including: Classic Country, Thirsty Boots, Polka Time and Monday NIght Mix. His...

Volunteer since:
1995
All the ways I contribute to WTIP...
producer of Swing Session (hosted by Bill Burkhardt), special...

Volunteer since:
even before WTIP officially went on the air in 1998, starting out as a member of the board.
All the ways I contribute to...
The WTIP Board of Directors works to uphold WTIP’s mission at all levels of the station’s operations. The Board of Directors meets at WTIP on the third Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. and all meetings are open to the public. For more information about the board contact Deb Benedict.
Current members:
Ann Possis – President 3/2014
Greg...
Current members:
Ann Possis – President 3/2014
Greg...
The Community Advisory Board meets annually to discuss WTIP programming as well as the station's integration in and service to the larger community.
As of Fall 2012, CAB members are:
Anna Hamilton
Bill Hansen
Dave Seaton
Deb Westby
Jennifer Schulz
Mike LaVigne
Sue Hakes
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As of Fall 2012, CAB members are:
Anna Hamilton
Bill Hansen
Dave Seaton
Deb Westby
Jennifer Schulz
Mike LaVigne
Sue Hakes
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Winners in the 2012 Minnesota Associated Press Broadcasters news contest have been announced. WTIP is in a class for stations with more than one and less than three full time staff in the news department.
The station took First in the “Feature” category for... See all »
The station took First in the “Feature” category for... See all »
AMPERS, Diverse Radio for Minnesota's Communities, is the second largest public radio network in the state of Minnesota and one of the largest public radio networks of its kind in the United States. Each member station is independently licensed and managed, locally responsive, and community-based. Ampers is comprised of 12 independent public radio stations across our...
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Jay was born in a log cabin near Springfield Mo. In 18--- wrong bio.
Jay Andersen joined WTIP as a news reporter in June of 2008. He has a long background in news gathering, having previously been editor at two community newspapers. Between editing jobs Andersen worked as a ...
Jay Andersen joined WTIP as a news reporter in June of 2008. He has a long background in news gathering, having previously been editor at two community newspapers. Between editing jobs Andersen worked as a ...
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