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Sen. Al Franken weighs in on unemployment benefits and health care
Jay Andersen-Congress is back in session and a number of issues are pending, including the extension of unemployment benefits. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with Minnesota’s U.S.
County at record fire danger levels
Jay Andersen-Campfire restrictions remain in effect throughout the Superior National Forest.
County loses most of its state aid
Jay Andersen-Cook County Commissioners had to dip into a special fund to balance part of their budget for this year. County Program Aid and Market Value Credits were reduced when Gov.
Fire departments hold burn training
-There was a lot of smoke and fire inside a house in Grand Marais over the weekend. It wasn’t a tragedy, but a planned training session for local firefighters.
Weekend News Wrap April 10
-Each week the WTIP News Department provides a summary of the stories it has been following that week. Tune in to WTIP's North Shore Weekend Saturdays from 7:00 to
Campfire restrictions in effect
-Campfire restrictions went into effect on Monday throughout the Superior National Forest.
AARP Tax Volunteers still at it
-The AARP TaxAide Volunteers are still at it, and there are three more opportunities to get your taxes done for free in Cook County:
Interstate construction begins – expect delays!
Jay Andersen-It’s called the Duluth Interstate MegaProject and we’ll be living with it for the next three years.
House burning training scheduled for Saturday
-The Grand Marais Volunteer Fire Department will hold a house burn training in conjunction with Mesabi Range Community College Saturday, April 10.
Park Board OK’s community garden, sets improvement priorities
Jay Andersen-At Tuesday’s Grand Marais Parks and Recreation board meeting, the plan for a community garden got the go-ahead.
