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Free tree seedlings offered
-Hedstrom Lumber Company is once again offering to give away free tree seedlings.
County Board signs off on blacksmith preservation effort
-At the latest Cook County board meeting, commissioners supported the Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop preservation effort, discussed courthouse security equipment, staffing and costs, and much more.
Petitions and protests continue over county attorney
-It's been three months since Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell became the subject of a restraining order.
Support for family caregivers starts next week
-A support group for family member caregivers is starting up in Grand Marais. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with group facilitator Vicki Biggs Anderson.
Just about average weather for mid-March
-There’s still some snow in the forecast and the temps will remain mild. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with meteorologist Carol Christianson about weather par for the course in March.
Weekend News Roundup for February 9
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
Park Board discusses bridge designs
-The Grand Marais park Board has decided on a design for its Community Connection foot bridge. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with park manager Dave Tersteeg.
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Sen. Franken discusses the Violence Against Women Act
-Congress has passed and the President is set to sign the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
ISD166 to keep "hybrid" calendar
-Cook County Schools is staying with a partial 4-day calendar for the 2013-14 school year.
