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10/14/2025

A woman and her dog were rescued Monday morning from a partially submerged vehicle at the Poplar Lake landing, about 32 miles up the Gunflint Trail.

At approximately 8:32 a.m., the Cook County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a couple who, while enjoying photography near the landing, discovered a partially submerged vehicle in Poplar Lake. The couple then noticed there was an individual trapped in the car and immediately called 911, according to first responders.

The Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call and, upon arriving on scene, observed that most of the vehicle was underwater. According to the GTVFD, there was only eight inches of air space remaining at the top of the vehicle.

WTIP has contacted the Cook County Sheriff’s Office for further information about the incident. Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen said it is currently under investigation and there is no additional information at this time.

It is unknown at this time how long the woman and dog were submerged in the vehicle. It is also unknown how the vehicle became submerged.

WTIP will provide updates to this article as they are made available.

A woman and her dog were rescued Monday morning from a partially submerged vehicle at the Poplar Lake landing, about 32 miles up the Gunflint Trail. At approximately 8:32 a.m., the Cook County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a couple who, while enjoying photography near the landing, discover...

10/14/2025

The high school football away game between CCHS and Littlefork-Big Falls will still take place as scheduled on Wednesday, October 15 at 6 PM. However, due to unexpected staff illness, WTIP will not be able to provide a broadcast of the game. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Photo by M Baxley

10/14/2025

Developers and builders in Cook County are all too familiar with the limited access to aggregate materials in the area.

It means that any building and infrastructure projects, from private property owners building septic systems, through the county highway department, maintaining the hundreds of miles of county roads, pay a premium for transporting materials like sand and gravel to their projects.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has been working with counties across the state for the past 15 years to map potential resources of different types of aggregate.

Cook County Land Services Zoning Administrator Neva Maxwell told WTIP that knowing where the resources are in the county will be helpful to developers and will help her department in making decisions about where future gravel pits should be located.

Developers and builders in Cook County are all too familiar with the limited access to aggregate materials in the area. It means that any building and infrastructure projects, from private property owners building septic systems, through the county highway department, maintaining the hundreds of mil...

10/14/2025

As the federal government shutdown enters its 14th day, North Shore Health is assuring patients that Medicare remains an essential service and reimbursements will continue. Medicaid, which is funded through the first quarter of 2026, will also remain supported.

Still, the shutdown is having ripple effects at the Grand Marais hospital.

Federal data sources used by the hospital—such as immunization statistics—are currently unavailable. In addition, North Shore Health CEO Kimber Wraalstad said applications to credential physicians for Medicare and Medicaid are moving “very slow.” Some temporary provisions for telehealth have also expired.

“That impacts some of the people around. For example, at North Shore Health, we have done some telehealth physical therapy,” ,” Wraalstad told WTIP. “Well, we can do that, but there’s no reimbursement for that, as those have expired.”

As the federal government shutdown enters its 14th day, North Shore Health is assuring patients that Medicare remains an essential service and reimbursements will continue. Medicaid, which is funded through the first quarter of 2026, will also remain supported. Still, the shutdown is having ripple e...

10/13/2025

On Monday, Oct. 13, at approximately 10 a.m. fire officials with the Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) said the Crosby Fire is now 70% contained.

Updated Oct. 13 at 12:53 p.m. On Monday, Oct. 13, at approximately 10 a.m. fire officials with the Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) said the Crosby Fire is now 70% contained. Firefighters have made progress in containing the Crosby Fire burning within the George H. Crosby Manitou State Park...

10/13/2025

Fall Membership Drive wrap-up | Crosby Fire containment 50% | Grand Marais Rec Park nears season's end | Boundary Waters Podcast | Trail Time - https://mailchi.mp/wtip.org/wtip-enewsletter-13october25

Photo by Barclay Kruse

10/10/2025

The crowned Homecoming King and Queen were Lexi Plummer and Nick Spry.

The Cook County Vikings won the homecoming game against the Northwoods Grizzlies on Thursday, Oct. 9. The score was 20-0. The homecoming win brings the Vikings to an undefeated 6-0 record.

The Vikings will play Littlefork-Big Falls on October 15 at 6 p.m.

It is Homecoming Week at Cook County Schools. A Pep Fest and Homecoming Coronation was held in the Pam Taylor gymnasium at Cook County High School this week. The crowned Homecoming King and Queen were Lexi Plummer and Nick Spry. The Homecoming Dance is Friday, October 10 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The....

10/09/2025

A wildfire that ignited on Wednesday, Oct. 8, within the George H. Crosby Manitou State Park has grown to approximately 160 acres.

A wildfire that ignited on Wednesday, Oct. 8, within the George H. Crosby Manitou State Park has grown to approximately 160 acres. The location of the fire is west of the Cook County and Lake County line and southeast of Cramer. On Thursday, firefighters made progress in containing the wildfire, cal...

10/09/2025

There's one more full day of the Fall Membership Drive! It's not too late to make your contribution.

Don't forget to tune in to Dr. Oz E's all-nighter "After Midnight... and Before" from Friday night to Saturday morning.

Support WTIP: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/wtip/donatenow

Photos by Chuck Olsen, Sydney Robinson, Kirsten Wisniewski, WTIP file photos

10/09/2025

Wildfire reported in state park | Split Rock to mark 50th anniversary of Fitzgerald sinking | Hamilton Habitat navigates utility costs | The Sanneruds - https://mailchi.mp/wtip.org/wtip-enewsletter-9october2025

Photo by Adilbi Yerlan

10/09/2025

The North Shore continues to be place for creating art and creating community. In this artist profile, Mary and Jim Sannerud discuss their art, relationship to place, and finding home in the region.

Produced by M Baxley

10/08/2025

Updated: 12:37 p.m. on October 9.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildland firefighters and U.S. Forest Service officials are actively responding to a wildfire burning west of Schroeder, near the Cook County and Lake County line.

The wildfire, reported to law enforcement at approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, is about 1.5 miles inland from Hwy 61, near the Caribou River. The size of the fire is unknown at this time.

WTIP’s Chuck Olsen was on scene at the staging area as the DNR and Forest Service fire personnel responded to the wildfire.

According to Olsen, who spoke with fire officials on scene, it is unknown if any structures have been destroyed. Fire personnel also dispatched an airplane to survey and investigate the wildfire from the air.

This is a developing story. WTIP will provide updates as they are made available.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildland firefighters and U.S. Forest Service officials are actively responding to a wildfire burning west of Schroeder, near the Cook County and Lake County line. The wildfire, reported to law enforcement at approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, is a...