Local News
CCLEP offers homeowners resources for energy efficiency improvements
-The Cook County Local Energy Project offers help for homeowners interested in energy efficiency improvements. WTIP volunteer Tracy Benson learns more in this interview with CCLEP administrator V
Commissioner Martinson on administrators, septic systems and Sentence to Serve
-The Cook County board discussed Sentence to Serve budget cuts, a county administrator position and impending septic ordinance. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with county commissioner Bruce Martinson.
Sheriff's looking for a safe graduation
-Graduation is coming up and law enforcement wants it to be a safe time for seniors.
Weekend News Roundup for May 25
-Each week the WTIP news staff puts together a roundup of the news over the past five days.
Hospital board reviews care center building plans
-The hospital is looking at expansions and alterations of the care center. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with administrator Kimber Wraalstad about the recent hospital board meeting.
County board discusses public input at meetings
-The county board holds a special meeting tonight, Wednesday, May 22 to receive public input on hiring a new county administrator.
GES has successful plant sale, will graduate three 8th graders
-Jon Hedstrom is a parent board member for Great Expectations School. He spoke with WTIP's Jay Andersen about activities at the latest GES board meeting.
Art In the Garden, June 1st at the Community Center
-The U of M Master Gardeners will host "Art in the Garden" at the Cook County Community Center on Saturday, June 1.
White nose syndrome: the battle for bats
-The battle for bats is intensifying as biologists track the spread of white nose syndrome.
Study: Less Lake Superior habitat for big trout
-DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — New research finds that Lake Superior's warming water probably already is affecting its most abundant big fish, the cold water-loving siscowet lake trout.