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Tourism groups join together to promote county
Jay Andersen-Six tourism groups have joined together to lead a county-wide effort to market Cook County. The new organization is called the Cook County Visitors Bureau and will become official on May 1.
Sen. Franken talks jobs, health care and Indian education on WTIP
Jay Andersen-During Wednesday morning’s “Daybreak” program Minnesota’s US Senator Al Franken weighed in on the extension of unemployment benefits and health care reform legislation, both to
Airport story correction
Jay Andersen-Last week WTIP reported that both Cook County and Silver Bay airports received funding from the Department of Transportation, as announced by the Minnesota Congressional delegation.
Aspen sunscreen and color changes in trees with Chel Anderson
-As spring approaches we begin to notice subtle changing colors on the hillsides and along roadways. Trees and shrubs are responding to the longer days.
Census starts in Cook County
Jay Andersen-The U.S. Census is in full swing in Cook County. It happens every 10 years and this time around, the goal is to count every one of 308 million Americans.
Fiber optic status to be discussed by county board
Jay Andersen-On Tuesday, Cook County Commissioners will hear the story behind the federal rejection of an application to partially fund fiber optic service in the county.
West End annual meetings March 9
Carah Thomas-Local governments on the West End of Cook County will hold their annual public meetings this Tuesday, March 9.
Great Lakes protection bill introduced
Jay Andersen-Minnesota’s U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, along with five other Great Lakes Senators, has introduced the bipartisan Great Lakes Environmental Protection Act.
Weekend News Wrap March 6
-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 10:00 a.m.
Cook County Schools ISD 166 on First Thursday
-WTIP’s First Thursday Community Conversations program took a close look at the financial situation and future of the Cook County Independent School District 166.
