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Grand Marais approves preliminary 4.81% levy increase
The Grand Marais City Council voted to approve a preliminary property tax levy of $1,196,167, a 4.81% increase. Mayor Tracy Benson made the motion to approve the preliminary levy. It passed 4-0. Council member Craig Schulte was absent. The preliminary levy is not the city’s final…
Birchwood Apartments renovation gives Grand Marais families a renewed place to call home
After years of planning, funding delays, and extensive rehabilitation work, the Birchwood Apartments in Grand Marais are now fully renovated. For the residents of the 24-unit apartment complex, the completion of the multi-year renovation project means more than new finishes,…
Twin Metals loses state mineral lease in northeastern Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources notified Twin Metals Minnesota that a state mineral lease, MM-9455-N, will be canceled effective Nov. 10, 2026. The lease requires a company to be actively engaged in mining ore under the lease and to pay the state at least $100,000…
West End Townships: September meetings
Tofte Township: The Tofte Town Board met on Sept. 10. WTIP spoke with Craig Horak, a supervisor on the Tofte Town Board. Audio from the September interview following the meeting is below. WTIP Community Radio · Tofte Township – Supervisor Craig Horak Schroeder Township: The…
North Shore Storm runners push forward after eligibility ruling
The North Shore Storm raced in its second meet of the season in Superior, Wisconsin, last week, with the girls team placing second overall and the boys team placing third. Both teams compete at the same meets, share time in the weight room and attend the same training camp, but…
Arrowhead Eagles host annual airport pancake breakfast Saturday
This Saturday, the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation organization will host the annual fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast at the Grand Marais/Cook County Airport. The event typically features blueberry pancakes, discounted airplane rides, and a chance to view vintage aircraft on display…
World Press Institute brings international journalists to the North Shore
Eight journalists from around the world arrived in Grand Marais on Sunday, Sept. 13, as part of a multi-day visit to Cook County. The journalists are participants in the World Press Institute, or WPI, an annual fellowship program that brings international journalists to the…
988 Lifeline offers confidential support during Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma and sharing mental health resources. One of those resources is the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Sept. 8 marked 988 Day, a national day of action led by the Substance Abuse…