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County Tea Party gathering held on courthouse steps
Jay Andersen-April 15 is the deadline day for Americans to pay their taxes. It’s has also become the day for tax protesters to hold Tea Party gatherings across the country.
First year review of county ATV ordinance is positive
Jay Andersen-Allowing All Terrain Vehicles on county gravel roads this past year has been a success.
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins April 19
-Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 19 through 23 this year, with the statewide tornado drills taking place on Thursday, April 22. Over 70 Minnesota co
Summer activities on Grand Marais City Council agenda
Jay Andersen-Grand Marais City Councilors were presented with a number of actions that mean summer is just around the corner.
New driver’s license may replace passports at border
Jay Andersen-If Sen. Tom Saxhaug has his way all you’ll need at the Minnesota-Ontario border crossing is a special driver’s license or ID card.
Lost housing rehab funds reinstated for Cook County
Carah Thomas-There was some good news to report at the monthly meeting of the Cook County/Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority on Tuesday.
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.
