Local News
County sees first 1% sales tax figures
Jay Andersen-County Auditor-Treasurer Braidy Powers has received the first figures from the Department of Revenue for collection of the 1% local option sales tax.
Lake Superior School District denied shift to 4-day week
Jay Andersen-The Minnesota Department of Education has rejected Lake Superior School District's application, to go to a four-day school week this fall.
EDA close to settling Cedar Grove disputes - CORRECTION
Carah Thomas-In the WTIP News story: EDA CLOSE TO SETTLING CEDAR GROVE DISPUTES, the information supplied to WTIP by the EDA director regarding the total amount of legal costs incurred with Swanson L
Summer plants are blooming
-Summer plants are blooming and fruiting. Ferns are worth watching, June berries, moose maple and lots of flowers are ahead of schedule.
ISD166 board to take 4-day vote, adopt fees
Jay Andersen-The ISD166 school board will first discuss adopting a 4-day school week at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon, then act on the issue at their regular board meeting later that evening.
EDA close to settling Cedar Grove disputes
Carah Thomas-Cedar Grove Business Park has had a troubled history, but the public agency that developed the park, the Cook County/Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority, or EDA, could soon be seein
National Flag Week
-It’s National Flag Week, and Monday, June 14th, is Flag Day. Americans are urged to fly the flag this week to commem
Weekend Wrap
-Each week the WTIP News Department provides a summary of the stories it has been following that week. Tune in to WTIP's North Shore Weekend Saturdays from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.
City Council discusses Superior National’s future
-Superior National Golf Course is not competitive with other links in the region and we need to support it financially. That, according to city council member Jan Sivertson.
