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Sen. Al Franken on WTIPs “Daybreak”
-Sen. Al Franken is closely watching a bi-partisan amendment to the financial reform bill he authored.
Grand Portage general election results
Carah Thomas-The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa held general elections on Tuesday, June 8.
Three 1% sales tax projects discussed at county board
Jay Andersen-At Tuesday’s county board meeting, commissioners discussed the status of three projects slated to use a portion of the 1% sales tax voted on back in November 2009.
County to replace Honeymoon tower lights
Jay Andersen-The strobe lights on the Honeymoon tower have been annoying area residents for a long time. That’s about to end with the blessing of the Cook County Board.
EPA considering large grant for Flutereed River restoration
Carah Thomas-The Flute Reed River Partnership (FRP), a non-profit citizen’s action group working to improve water quality in and around the Flutereed River in Hovland, learne
Chik-Wauk receives Historical Society grant
Jay Andersen-The Minnesota Historical Society has awarded a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage of $25,000 to
Weekend News Wrap June 5
-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.
Lodging tax revenues down slightly
Jay Andersen-Lodging tax revenues for the month of April are down from March county-wide -- a drop tourism experiences this time each year, -- according to the latest report from the Cook County Auditor-Treas
Filing closes for candidates facing primary election
Jay Andersen-Tuesday was the last day to file for county offices. The 2010 Primary Election will be held Tuesday, August 10.
