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Empty Bowls fundraiser draws attention to growing demand for food support
-Empty Bowls, an international event to raise money to fight hunger while promoting art and community action, takes place at the First Congregation Church in Grand Marais this coming Thursday.
WTIP Election Night Roundup
Jay Andersen-The election turnout in Cook County was once again large with 77 percent of registered voters casting their ballots. The highest turnout was in Cascade Precinct 7 with 89 percent of the eligible voters voting.
Early childhood education, economic development and the school referendum
-Cook County Schools ISD 166 is going to voters for approval of a property tax increase to help support and sustain the district’s operations. A small part of what the levy would preserve is money designated for early childhood education: education for kids before kindergarten and support for their families.
ISD166 School Board Candidates Forum
-On Thursday, Oct.7, the four candidates for ISD166 school board were in the WTIP studio to answer questions, state positions and discuss among themselves their role in the future of Cook County S
Primary vote sets stage for change in county government
Jay Andersen-Voters in Commissioner Districts 3 and 5 went to the polls Tuesday and set the stage for what could prove to be a closely watched general election.
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.
Deconstructing Racism on WTIP's First Thursday program
-Join Jay Andersen and Barbara Jean Johnson from WTIP North Shore Community Radio for "Deconstructing Racism in the Community and the Culture." In this one hour program, they talk with in-stu
Bakk ends bid for governor
Jay Andersen-District 7 Senator Tom Bakk this weekend decided to end his bid for the DFL endorsement for governor.
