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2026 Summer Member Drive
13+ hour, 13+ min ago (384+ words) Our goal this summer is to raise more than $150 K and grow our community of sustainers (listeners who give automatically each month) to create the stability we need. Monthly support gives WTIP a dependable foundation. And as a thank-you, members…...
Debates over strategy, governance continue at North Shore Health board meeting
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (992+ words) Josh Hinke | July 2, 2026 The North Shore Health board spent much of its meeting debating key issues and voicing frustrations, prompting an intervention from the chair of the Minnesota Hospital Association board, who encouraged members to "get on the same page....
Money Matters - Is the Market Too Hot?
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (45+ words) Money Matters " Is the Market Too Hot? WTIP In this edition of Money Matters, Scott Oeth addresses the concern that maybe today's market is just too hot. Programming on WTIP is supported in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural…...
Federal SNAP changes expected to increase costs for Cook County
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (495+ words) Josh Hinke | July 1, 2026 Cook County Public Health and Human Services is preparing for significant changes to the funding of government-provided financial assistance programs beginning this October. The changes stem from H. R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was…...
Talking Books" June feature with Drury Lane Books
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (66+ words) WTIP WTIP Staff | June 30, 2026 Talking Books" is a monthly feature on North Shore Morning." We check in with Gwen Danfelt, manager of Drury Lane Books to see what's "hot' in the literary world. Audio below. Programming on WTIP is supported…...
Wildfires, smoke and ticks top summer safety concerns
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (652+ words) Josh Hinke | June 30, 2026 As summer begins, Cook County Public Health and Human Services is reminding residents about seasonal hazards and encouraging them to take steps to stay safe. This summer, public health officials are urging people to be aware of…...
Lutsen Fire Department unveils new drone to support emergency response across Cook County
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (751+ words) Kalli Hawkins | June 30, 2026 The Lutsen Fire Department has added a new tool to its operations " a drone designed to help locate missing people, assess fire scenes, and support emergency response across Cook County. On June 25, Lutsen firefighters, drone pilots, and…...
Severe thunderstorms expected across North Shore, BWCAW Monday
3+ day, 44+ min ago (298+ words) Kalli Hawkins | June 29, 2026 Severe thunderstorms are expected across a large portion of northern Minnesota, including areas of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, on Monday. The National Weather Service in Duluth issued a severe thunderstorm watch, in effect until 4 p. m. Monday,…...
Man rescued from BWCAW after suffering machete injury
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (125+ words) Kalli Hawkins | June 29, 2026 First responders rescued a man from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Ely on Friday evening, after he sustained a severe leg injury as a result of using a machete. Ely area authorities responded to the…...
Gunflint Trail bait shop continues founder's legacy
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (492+ words) Josh Hinke | June 29, 2026 The Ugly Baby Bait Shop has been in business since 1998, when Scott and Deb Stahnke opened it. Despite ongoing health challenges, Scott Stahnke opened the shop for its 25th season this spring. He died a few days after…...