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Wildersmith October 15
-After a pleasantly cool September most days of October have been considerably warmer than normal. In that vein, it has been so warm that those nasty bitin’ flies have been reborn.
Weekend News Wrap for Oct. 16
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
Local Fish Report for Oct. 15
-10/15/10 – There are lots of fish in Cook County lakes, the trick is to know where they are and how to catch them.
Cook County Commissioner Forum -- Part Two
-PART TWO: Candidates for Cook County Commissioner gathered in the WTIP studio Tuesday, Oct. 12 to answer questions and take listener calls.
Cook County Commissioner Forum -- Part One
-PART ONE: Candidates for Cook County Commissioner gathered in the WTIP studio Tuesday, Oct. 12 to answer questions and take listener calls.
Public schools across state facing financial difficulties
-Public education in Minnesota is in crisis. State education funding has dropped nearly 14% since 2003, while costs have continued to rise. Many districts, including Cook County, have al
Community Emergency Notification System being tested
-The Cook County Sheriff’s office has contracted with Global Connect, a national voice messaging service, to provide a Community Emergency Notification System that may be used to direct
Brook trout spawn is on in cold streams
-Chel Anderson is a botanist and plant ecologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
ISD 166 levy referendum interviews: pro and con
-Cook County Independent School District 166 (ISD 166) has an operating levy referendum on the ballot November 2nd. WTIP's Carah Thomas interviewed "Vote Yes" committee volunt
ISD166 School Board Candidates Forum
-On Thursday, Oct.7, the four candidates for ISD166 school board were in the WTIP studio to answer questions, state positions and discuss among themselves their role in the future of Cook County S