Local News
Storm of historic proportions sweeps North Shore
-As day broke this Wednesday morning, it became apparent that the historic, hurricane-like storm blowing along the North Shore of Lake Superior has caused significant damage.
County Board hears Highway Department five-year plan
-Almost $24.5 million dollars is scheduled for highway building and reconstruction in Cook County over the next five years.
Fall storm sweeps North Shore with high winds, low pressures
-The fall storm that’s currently beating up on Cook County and the Arrowhead Region has set Minnesota’s all-time record for the lowest pressure reading.
EDA to appoint golf course management board
-The Cook County-Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority (EDA) voted at its October meeting to create a new management board to run Superior National Golf Course at Lutsen. EDA boa
Food support program grows in county
-As the nation slowly moves out of recession, more people are using food support programs in Cook County.
County taxpayers may be confused by special levies in 2011
-An operating levy from ISD166 will be a referendum question on the November 2 ballot.
Wildlife buttons up for winter
-Chel Anderson is a botanist and plant ecologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Grand Marais Mayoral Candidates: Mark Sandbo
-Two candidates are running for Grand Marais Mayor. Former mayor Mark Sandbo is running again. WTIPs Jay Andersen interviewed Sandbo as a part of the city candidate series.