Local News
Fiber optic status to be discussed by county board
Jay Andersen-On Tuesday, Cook County Commissioners will hear the story behind the federal rejection of an application to partially fund fiber optic service in the county.
West End annual meetings March 9
Carah Thomas-Local governments on the West End of Cook County will hold their annual public meetings this Tuesday, March 9.
Great Lakes protection bill introduced
Jay Andersen-Minnesota’s U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, along with five other Great Lakes Senators, has introduced the bipartisan Great Lakes Environmental Protection Act.
Weekend News Wrap March 6
-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.
Cook County Schools ISD 166 on First Thursday
-WTIP’s First Thursday Community Conversations program took a close look at the financial situation and future of the Cook County Independent School District 166.
City Park Board works on improvements timeline
Jay Andersen-Members of the Grand Marais Park Board met this week to begin strategic planning for 2010. The planning process will look at several capital improvements as well as funding strategies.
Lodging tax revenues start to climb back
Jay Andersen-Lodging tax revenues for the month of January have increased over December 2009 numbers for all reporting tourism associations.
Broadband application passed over
Jay Andersen-Cook County’s first round fiber optic stimulus grant application has not been selected for funding. The Broadband Initiative group received notice about a week ago.
In late winter the land warms, but the big lake ices up
Jay Andersen-Why does the North Shore seem warmer this winter? Temperatures in February were some of the highest in the state. If that’s the case, why is there so much ice out on Lake Superior?
Gypsy moth meetings on North Shore March 1 & 2
Carah Thomas-The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is gearing up to tackle gypsy moth infestations in northeastern Minnesota.
