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Asian carp issue continues to spawn Great Lakes debate
-Navigational locks and gates in Chicago-area waterways crucial for commercial shipping may be opened less frequently than usual in a stepped-up campaign to prevent Asian carp from overrunning the G
Moose population continues decline in Northeast
-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says new data shows the moose population in the northeastern part of the state continues to decline.
Organizers gear-up for Mush for a Cure
-Mushers and dog teams will be cloaked in pink on the Gunflint Trail next month in a race to raise money for cancer.
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic to use health information exchange
-Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is participating in HIE-Bridge, a new Health Information Exchange project that uses a secure web-based service to allow health care providers to locate patients’ medi
Cook County Junior wins essay contest
-The winners of the 12th annual PBS-8 High School Essay Contest have been announced and Cook County High School Junior Will Brandenburg took first place.
Asian carp control efforts continue
-Efforts to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes continue, despite the U.S.
Snow fleas have an important ecological function
-Now that we have some fresh snow, you might be seeing little spots of stuff that looks like pepper. If the spots jump around they’re more than likely snow fleas.
County board to review Alternate Work Site plan
-Cook County Commissioners will consider a plan that would define the on-site and off-site responsibilities of the Public Health and Human Services Director.
Weekend News Wrap Feb. 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
Local firefighters get federal grant
-Members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation have announced that 21 communities across the state will receive $1,444,938 as part of The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. 
