Local News
Collared moose in county needed to be recaptured
-Helicopter crews had to recapture eight moose last week on the Grand Portage Reservation because their satellite collars weren’t transmitting data properly.
The winter world beneath our feet
-While most of us are skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing on top of the snow, there’s a whole world of activity under our feet. This is the subnivean environment.
House committee introduces broadband bill
-Last week the House Telecommunications Regulation and Infrastructure Committee approved a bill that sets goals from the final report of the Minnesota Ultra High-Speed Broadband Task Force. Th
EDA struggles with finances; board considers director layoff
Carah Thomas-At the monthly meeting of the Cook County-Grand Marais Joint Economic Authority, or EDA, on Tuesday, Feb.
Anders Zimmer to compete for Junior Olympic spot
-Anders Zimmer, 14, of Grand Marais, has been selected to once again compete in Marquette, MI this week for a spot on the U.S. Junior Olympic National team.
Booster Club names Bob Carter Fan of the Year
-Each year the Cook County Athletic Booster Club picks two community members for the Fan of the Year honor.
Weekend News Wrap Feb. 13
-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.
Hooo’s hooting? It’s owl courtship season
-If you’re out in the woods these days you may be hearing the sounds of courtship. At least two species of owl are getting romantic for the Valentine season.
Viking girls one of only two non-metro Alpine teams
-Molly Rider finished 23rd Wednesday, in the Minnesota State Girls High School Alpine Ski Meet at Giant’s Ridge near Biwabik.
County board to continue Alternative Work Site program
-The Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an Alternative Work Site (AWS) plan for Public Health and Human Services Director Sue Futterer on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
