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Weekend News Roundup for May 11
-The moose herd in Voyageurs National Park is holding steady, so are the wolves in Wisconsin. Enbridge resumes oil shipments.
Gunflint Hills suffering from too much winter
-Gunflint Hills golf course is in “rough” shape due to the late winter weather.
Mayor Larry Carlson: Next week is National Nursing Home Week
-Tower replacement, zipline development, bond refunding and a proclamation for National Nursing Home Week WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Grand Marais mayor Larry Carlson.
Violence Prevention Center seeking volunteer board members and advocates
-The Violence Prevention Center may offer advocate training this summer, and they are looking for more board members.
Openings on ARAC board, including Cook County
-There are several openings for board members on the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council.
Spring is here, but the weather is a mixed bag
-Spring is finally inching its way in. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Steve Gohde about the week ahead.
Weekend News Roundup for May 4
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week. The stalemate between Blue Cross and North Shore Hospital is working its way to a resolution.
WTIP’s First Thursday looks at community emergencies
-The last week end in April saw many dozens of responders in Grand Marais for the 24th annual county Emergency Services Conference.
Hospital-Blue Cross stalemate moves toward resolve
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota has altered its plans to change its payment methodology. Lori Nelson, Blue Cross Vice President, contacted Cook County North Shore Hospital administrator Kimb
