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Featured in this short film is Lonnie Dupre's home sauna, YMCA Camp Menogyn's sauna on West Bearskin Lake, and Sisu + Löyly's community sauna experience on Lake Superior. The home sauna represents a number of home owners who construct such spaces for regular use through the spring, summer and fall.  Furthermore, YMCA Camp Menogyn's sauna was originally constructed in 1933 by Finnish carpenters who arrived to build the resort that would eventually become the camp. The sauna was the first building they constructed, serving as their living quarters while they worked on the cabins. Currently, it is enjoyed by campers, staff, and neighbors alike.  Finally, the community sauna offered by Sisu + Löyly is a relatively affordable opportunity for anyone to partake who otherwise would not have access.  Regardless of the location, testimony confirms the sauna tradition is still alive and well in Cook County.  WTIP produces short films such as this to serve as a mirror back to ourselves, reminding us of who we are and where we come from.  Support from our community for this type of visual story telling is essential for the future of community radio and the ongoing expansion into community. Produced by M Baxley
Why We Sauna: A look into the culture and community taking a sauna on the north shore.
The second part of the North Shore Health Board meeting from April 17, 2025
NSH Board Meeting 4.17 Part Two
The first part of the North Shore Health Board Meeting on April 17th, 2025.
NSH Board Meeting 4.17 Part One
Every Tuesday evening, musicians of all skill levels and genres take the stage at Up Yonder 's Open Mic. We spoke with host Pete Kavanaugh about the value this open stage has for the music community in Cook County, along with several musicians who've gained experience connecting with live audiences. Featured artists include Emma Tweten, Watershed Group, Zulu Link, Steven Click, Moonshot, and Barb Levigne. Produced by Chuck Olsen
Open Mic Night
The Cook County Highway Department hosted a townhall on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 about the 'Mill the Hill' Gunflint Trail project and the Little Devil Track River bridge replacement project scheduled to occur in summer of 2025. Cook County Highway Engineer Robbie Hass presented at the town hall held in the Commissioner's Room of the Cook County Courthouse.
'Mill the Hill' Gunflint Trail Construction Project - Summer 2025
Full story: https://wtip.org/lonnie-dupre-and-pascal-marceau-prepare-for-sailing-expedition-from-grand-marais-to-the-arctic/ Explorers Lonnie Dupre and Pascale Marceau and crew will sail the Nord Hus from Grand Marais through the great lakes to the Saint Laurence Seaway and follow the Canadian North Shore to Newfoundland. Here the boat will make a major stop to prepare for the ocean passage ahead across the Labrador Sea bound for the south western shore of Greenland. From there they will follow the western shore north through the passages and islands, revisiting numerous connections from past expeditions. Finally, the crew will push further north into the arctic channel between Elsemere Island and Greenland. Here, significant preparation will occur for future expeditions. Furthermore, the crew will be conducting a variety of scientific observations in collaboration with global partners. Produced by M Baxley
Bound for the Arctic, The Sailboat Nord Hus Arrives In Grand Marais
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In 2024 WTIP was selected to be a part of One Small Step–a national effort created by StoryCorps as a way to foster conversations between people with different political views. Working with Interns from ISD 166, the One Small Step Interns facilitated conversations between their peers and family members.

To hear some excerpts from these conversations, visit the WTIP YouTube channel.

Listen to the very special One Small Step Community Conversation that aired December 5th, 2024.

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Duluth songwriter Ross Thorn performs new songs on Scenic Route Listen Now

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Marc Gartman talks about new album “Over the Moon” Listen Now

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Adam Moe releases new album “Leaving Can’t be Wrong” Listen Now

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