Local News
Four-day school week being considered
Carah Thomas-Funding cuts and declining enrollment have put many of Minnesota’s schools in serious financial difficulty. More and more school districts are asking local
Severe weather drill on Thursday
-Any time of the year severe weather can strike – wind, snow, rain – Cook County is not immune to bad weather.
Time for spring singing in the marshes and blooming in the woods
Jay Andersen-This is the time of year to hear frogs in the lowlands and start to see wildflowers in the forest.
High fire danger brings additional staff and equipment to area
-Staff and equipment is moving in across northern Minnesota to help as the wildfire danger continues to remain very high.
Weekend News Wrap April 17
-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
Several Grand Marais businesses expand
-Visitors and residents alike may have noticed some changes to area businesses.
County Tea Party gathering held on courthouse steps
Jay Andersen-April 15 is the deadline day for Americans to pay their taxes. It’s has also become the day for tax protesters to hold Tea Party gatherings across the country.
First year review of county ATV ordinance is positive
Jay Andersen-Allowing All Terrain Vehicles on county gravel roads this past year has been a success.
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins April 19
-Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 19 through 23 this year, with the statewide tornado drills taking place on Thursday, April 22. Over 70 Minnesota co
