Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Areas of fog before 4pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipit
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
A chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
County
Preliminary levy could be double-digit increase after BWCA appraisal
Joe Friedrichs-Cook County stands to lose $751,000 following a federal appraisal connected to a payment for federal lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
County board approves opening large section of Gunflint Trail to ATV use
Joe Friedrichs-ATVs are now allowed to operate in a large section of the Gunflint Trail where they were previously banned.
Local PHHS director talks shake up at state agency
Joe Friedrichs-Minnesota lawmakers are considering reorganizing the state’s Department of Human Services following a series of leadership resignations.
Highway department seeks public input via survey
-The Cook County Highway Department is seeking input from the community to better understand the public’s expectations and preferences on the county’s road construction investments and main
Personnel matters top county's June agenda
Rhonda Silence-The Cook County Board of Commissioners held its regular end-of-the-month meeting on Tuesday, June 25 and on the agenda were a number of personnel matters.
County administrator discusses short-term rental tax situation
Joe Friedrichs-Discussion continues at both the local and state level regarding a memo dated May 21
County board approves $25,000 loan for former commissioner
Joe Friedrichs-Former Cook County Commissioner Jan Sivertson made a request to the county’s revolving loan fund for $25,000 to make improvements to her art gallery in downtown Grand Marais.
Public hearing Wednesday about ATV use on Gunflint Trail
Joe Friedrichs-A public hearing on the proposed changes that could potentially open a large section of the Gunflint Trail to ATV use is set for Wednesday (June 12) at approximately 5:30 p.m.
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County board training doesn't violate Open Meeting Law
Rhonda Silence-The Cook County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, June 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. for a work session intended to improve the way commissioners interact with one another.
