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MPCA study finds chemical pollution in remote Minnesota lakes
Carah Thomas-In the last decade, studies have revealed that endocrine disrupting chemicals, or EDC’s, are present in virtually every watershed in the United States. There is growing concern that eve
Weekend News Wrap Feb. 20
-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.
New study ranks Lake County as “unhealthiest” but with a bright future
Jay Andersen-A new report reveals how counties across America stack up when it comes to health. The news is not good for Cook County’s neighbor to the west.
County Highway Engineer resigns
-Cook County Highway Engineer Sharon “Shae” Kosmalski has resigned her position effective no later than Sept. 30 of this year. The resignation became effective Feb.
Rep. Dill to face kidney transplant surgery
-Rep. David Dill, the District 6A DFLer who represents Cook County, among others, is getting ready for a kidney transplant.
Governor proposes large cuts in local government aid
-Gov. Tim Pawlenty released plans Monday to close a $1.2 billion state budget deficit, relying on hoped-for federal funding and further cuts to healthcare and welfare programs.
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.
