Grand Marais, MN

From the air, the footprint of this summer’s wildfires across northern Minnesota unfolds as a patchwork — stretches of charred boreal forest giving way to pockets of surviving green spruce and balsam and wetlands. Aerial photos from the U.S. Forest Service offer a closer look at that pattern, including areas where the fire’s effects are... The post July wildfires leave a mosaic across northern Minnesota’s boreal forest appeared first on WTIP.

This week, WTIP Broadcasters Julie Carlson and Matthew Brown ventured down to the Minnesota State Fair to host live coverage from the Ampers booth located in the Education Building. They welcomed a variety of special guests throughout the day to talk about fair traditions, local wildlife, and state programs. Below are photos and audio interviews... The post WTIP visits the Minnesota State Fair for annual ‘Radio on a Stick’ appeared first on WTIP.

Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list... The post US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods appeared first on WTIP.

A housing development in Grand Marais moved one step closer to construction on Sept. 2, following approval from the Grand Marais City Council to convey a parcel of land to the Cook County Housing Redevelopment Authority. The proposed 16-unit housing project will be located on the former Tomteboda Motel site, next to the WTIP radio... The post City council approves land transfer for housing project, preps for preliminary levy appeared first on WTIP.

The Grand Marais City Council approved a conditional use permit during the Sept. 2 meeting, allowing a small-scale lodging operation with nine units and one residence on a former small resort property near downtown. DAT Holdings LLC, owned by Grand Marais residents and business owners Cindy and Rick Crawford, has purchased the property at 14... The post City council approves plan to revive small-scale lodging property in Grand Marais appeared first on WTIP.

It’s a sunny afternoon on Lyle Anderson Field in late August. The drums and guitar of German heavy metal band Rammstein are interrupted by noisy construction at the school. “I don’t want anyone sitting around,” assistant coach Mike Theismann calls out while taping players’ wrists, fingers and cleats. “You should be stretching or playing catch.”... The post Vikings enter 2026 season with sights set beyond return to state appeared first on WTIP.

The North Shore Health Hospital Board continued to discuss how best to address issues of trust and relationships during its August meeting, a topic the governing body has grappled with for much of the summer. Discussions on the topic date back to the May meeting, when lengthy proceedings and prolonged debate prompted one board member... The post North Shore Health board continues discussion of trust, relationships appeared first on WTIP.

A nighttime medical emergency on Grandpa Lake turned into a six-hour wilderness rescue for members of the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department starting Friday night, Aug. 21, and stretching into the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 22. The department received a call shortly after 11 p.m. for an individual experiencing a medical emergency at... The post From darkness to dawn: Gunflint Trail volunteers carry out Grandpa Lake rescue in Boundary Waters appeared first on WTIP.

NASHWAUK, MN—A woman from McIntosh was injured in a two vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in Itasca County.  The Minnesota State Patrol says a hatchback driven by 36-year-old Hannah Hill of Grand Marais was crossing US Highway 169 from County Road 86 in Nashwauk around 12:30pm Sunday when a minivan driven by 50-year-old Heather Smith of… Read more

Work on the future home of Arrowhead Animal Rescue has gained momentum recently after several years of incremental progress at the nonprofit’s new location in the Cedar Grove Business Park. Jessica Burks, a volunteer with Arrowhead Animal Rescue, said the organization has faced several delays in getting the project moving, largely because of unexpected site... The post Site preparation underway for Arrowhead Animal Rescue’s new shelter appeared first on WTIP.