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GES greenhouse has plants aplenty
-Great Expectations Charter School is up to full enrollment for the next school year. Their greenhouse is also full ready for the spring plant sale.
ISD166 to begin principal 6-12 search
-ISD166 will begin interviewing for a 6-12 Principal. The school board is looking for volunteers to be a the screening panel.
Higher Ed included in Senate funding bill
-Cook County Higher Education has been successful in getting $18,000 of its funding reinstated.
Care Partners offers training for veteran's care givers
-Cook County Care Partners is hosting a special presentation for caregivers of veterans.
Weekend News Roundup for April 20
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week. An endangered river warning was issued this week by a waters watchdog group.
Hospital board continues building discussion
-Building plans discussions for the hospital and care center. Reimbursement changes result in Blue Cross blues and 7th grade kids experience neat yukky stuff.
Commissioner Martinson on administrators, budget and security
-The county board held two meetings this week. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Commissioner Bruce Martinson about hiring a county administrator, the first quarter budget and courthouse security.
Forest Service names new regional forester
-The U.S. Forest Service today has named Kathleen Atkinson as the Eastern Region’s new regional forester.
National river conservation group issues BWCAW warning
-The non-profit American Rivers organization today called upon President Obama, Congress and Gov. Dayton to block a proposed copper nickel mine near the South Kawishiwi River by Ely.
GED test requirements to change
-Changes are being made in testing for the General Education Development degree.
