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01/11/2026

The future of h**p-derived THC products sold at breweries, liquor stores, and other businesses remains uncertain after Congress approved a bill earlier this fall that would cap the amount of THC allowed in products.

The new legislation, which limits the amount of THC in products to 0.4 milligrams, was included in a bill that ended the federal government shutdown in November.

Over the past two months, businesses across the U.S., including Minnesota’s Fulton Brewing, have been grappling with how the bill will impact their short-term and long-term operations. The legislation will go into effect on Nov. 12, 2026.

In the past three years, Ryan Petz, co-owner of Fulton Brewing, said THC products have grown to account for nearly half of the brewery’s sales.

Although the legislation won’t take effect for another 10 months, the owners of Fulton Brewing are already facing tough decisions about the future of their business if the law remains unchanged.

The future of h**p-derived THC products sold at breweries, liquor stores, and other businesses remains uncertain after Congress approved a bill earlier this fall that would cap the amount of THC allowed in products. The new legislation, which limits the amount of THC in products to 0.4 milligrams, w...

01/11/2026

Protesters lined Highway 61 on Saturday, sprawling across the entrance to Java Moose and Wisconsin St. to remember Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis earlier this week.

Arrowhead Indivisible organized the demonstration, which was part of a coordinated national protest following the shooting Wednesday.

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Protesters lined Highway 61 on Saturday, sprawling across the entrance to Java Moose and the Wisconsin St. to remember Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis earlier this week. Arrowhead Indivisible organized the demonstration, which wa...

01/11/2026

Cook County Vikings defeated McGregor Mercuries 58-52 on Friday night! WTIP’s Sterling Anderson was joined by Josh Belanger for the live broadcast.

Photos by Chuck Olsen

01/09/2026

For the past six months, conversations among county officials have been ongoing about the future of Subordinate Government Service Districts (SGSDs).

Several county departments, including the Cook County Highway Department, the Cook County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, and the MIS Department, which all oversee or manage SGSDs in some capacity, have advocated eliminating the policy.

SGSDs allow property owners on non-serviced roads, such as private, U.S. Forest Service, or DNR roads, to pay a special assessment to the county to manage contracted road maintenance.

The county’s decision to consider dissolving SGSDs involves several factors, such as the amount of county resources and staff time devoted to managing the districts each year, the use of county tax dollars, and the responsibility of overseeing private contractors when services are not fulfilled.

Before deciding whether to keep or eliminate SGSDs, the county has scheduled a town hall to give the public and SGSD property owners an opportunity to provide comments.

For the past six months, conversations among county officials have been ongoing about the future of Subordinate Government Service Districts (SGSDs). Several county departments, including the Cook County Highway Department, the Cook County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, and the MIS Department, which ...

01/09/2026

Welcome to Blazing Trail: 40 Years on the Superior Hiking Trail! In Episode One of this limited-series podcast we meet some of the early trail blazers including Jim Shinners, Denny Caneff, Dennis Rhysdahl, Jo Swanson and others, including a few stories from Tom Peterson, an S*T pioneer who helped plan and build many beloved sections of the Trail.

Podcast producer Staci Drouillard explores what outdoor recreation on the North Shore looked like before the S*T existed, and how the trail has become part of the North Shore experience for residents and visitors over the past 40 years.

Listen here: https://wtip.org/podcasts/blazing-trail-40-years-on-the-superior-hiking-trail/

First image: Laid-off steelworkers who helped build the S*T. Photo by Tom Peterson, 1988.
Second image: art by Kris Kiel

01/09/2026

Cook County experienced a “tremendous spike” in Influenza A cases in mid-December 2025, according to North Shore Health, prompting local health officials to urge residents to take precautions as flu season continues.

The data comes from a collaboration between North Shore Health, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Grand Portage Clinic. The clinics share de-identified patient data to monitor infectious diseases and potential outbreaks, a practice that was implemented following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cook County experienced a “tremendous spike” in Influenza A cases in mid-December 2025, according to North Shore Health, prompting local health officials to urge residents to take precautions as flu season continues. The data comes from a collaboration between North Shore Health, Sawtooth Mounta...

01/09/2026

Boaters across the state are likely already familiar with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) Aquatic Invasive Species surcharge, a fee that has been attached to boat registrations for over two decades. This year, that surcharge is going up, and according to Invasive Species Unit....

01/09/2026

Following the Wed, Jan. 7 killing of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced on Jan. 8 that the organization had withdrawn from the investigation into the event. A federal deployment of ICE officers, O...

01/08/2026

Friday, January 9, at 6:30 PM, WTIP will be airing live commentary of the CCHS Vikings versus McGregor Mercuries boys basketball game with hosts Sterling Anderson and Josh Belanger. Tune in!

01/08/2026

State, local officials warn of escalation | BWCAW permit reservations | Local Business Spotlight | Superior Reads | Northwoods Food Project - https://mailchi.mp/wtip.org/wtip-enewsletter-8january2026

Photo by Kalli Hawkins

01/08/2026

In August, the Northwoods Food Project (NWFP) launched a unique library in Grand Marais. The group, which supports the local food system, from farmers to consumers, started a Food Equipment Library, allowing members to check out food processing materials that they might not have in their own homes.

Project Director Kate Cowie-Haskell told WTIP that since it’s launch, the library has seen regular use.

In August, the Northwoods Food Project (NWFP) launched a unique library in Grand Marais. The group, which supports the local food system, from farmers to consumers, started a Food Equipment Library, allowing members to check out food processing materials that they might not have in their own homes.....

01/07/2026

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is directing traffic along Highway 61 east of Grand Marais near mile marker 121 and County Road 14 after a report of a vehicle on fire. Local fire departments have suppressed the vehicle fire and there are no injuries reported at this time.

Motorists can expect short delays if traveling through the area. Law enforcement will remain on scene until a tow truck arrives.