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Senator increases pressure on keeping out Asian carp
Jay Andersen-Standing on the banks of the Mississippi River, U.S.
New rideshare website for the North Shore
Carah Thomas-Are you looking for a ride to Portage next Wednesday? Hoping to share gas expenses on a trip to the cities this weekend? Well, thanks to the efforts of a local non-profit, there&rsquo
Tall Ships sail to Duluth this week
Jay Andersen-While residents of Duluth and tourists to the Twin Ports await the arrival of nine Tall Ships on Wednesday, July 28, people along the upper North Shore have been straining to catch sight of at l
Weekend News Wrap for July 24
-Each weekend the WTIP News Department assembles the week’s important news stories to play here on North Shore Weekend.
U of M researcher says EDA is useful
Carah Thomas-Last year the Cook County-Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority (EDA) obtained a grant to have a third party evaluate the success and necessity of the organization.
VA benefits in county top $1.5 million
Jay Andersen-According to a report from the Department of Veterans Affairs the 576 Cook County Vets received over $1.5 million dollars in benefits during the most recent reporting year, 2008.
Non-Primary filings begin August 3
Jay Andersen-City, School Board and Hospital Board filings begin August 3. Offices open for the City of Grand Marais are for one Mayor and two City Counselors.
Gunflint canoe races Wednesday
Carah Thomas-The annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races are happening on Wednesday evening, July 21st. This annual Northwoods event is a fundraiser with the emphasis on FUN.
Snakes In The Sun And Bugs On The Water
-Chel Anderson is a botanist and plant ecologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
EDA cost/benefit study to be made public
Carah Thomas-The Cook County-Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority (EDA) was created more than 20 years ago, primarily as a means to secure public money to build Superior National Golf Course at L
