2020 is a major election year. The nation will be voting for president and some key legislative seats. WTIP Community Radio’s policy is to meet with and interview any of those candidates who reach out to us.

One such candidate is...

Attorneys for several local business owners and the Minnesota Department of Transportation were back in the Cook County courtroom before Judge Michael Cuzzo on January 8-9, debating the legality of MnDOT’s right-of-way acquisitions for the upcoming Highway 61 construction through Grand...

The new public works facility for the Cook County Highway Department is up and operational. The new ‘Hovland garage,’ as it is commonly referred to by county staff and local residents, is 5,828 sq. ft. in size. S&C Masonry of Grand Marais was selected to build the Hovland public...

The Cook County Highway Department is working hard to get roads cleared from the snowstorm that dumped 12-18 inches on the county. It is challenging to say the least. As of 2 p.m., the snow had lessened significantly, but the winter storm warning is still in place until 9 p.m. tonight.
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Snow continues to a fall across the Northland this morning. A winter storm warning is in place until 9 p.m. tonight. Although the National Weather Service predicts the snow will gradually decrease through the day into the evening, another four to eight inches of snow is expected.

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 It’s been a great January for outdoor enthusiasts. Area trails have an abundance of snow. However, in addition to snow, a lot of behind-the-scenes work is needed for trail users to have the best experience. And that takes funding, which has fallen for cross-country skiers in recent...

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) announced Jan. 13 its intention to build and operate a full-service pharmacy at its base of operations in Grand Marais.  While plans are still in progress, SMC anticipates the pharmacy will be available to patients in January 2021.

The new pharmacy...