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Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Cook County to hold two Truth in Taxation meetings this year

Joe Friedrichs-

There’ve been some marathon Truth in Taxation meetings in Cook County in recent years, but the 2020 meeting will shatter all records when it comes to the official length of the annual event wher


James Joerke is the county administrator in Cook County. Submitted photo

County administrator shares update ahead of Truth in Taxation meeting

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County has been working with officials in Grand Marais, the Grand Portage Tribal Council, local townships and multiple partners in the healthcare and business communities to prevent the spread of


Jodi Tervo Roberts is the public health educator in Cook County. Pictured here with her husband Randy. Submitted photo

Cook County hires new public health educator

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County hired a new public health educator Nov. 10 to continue the local effort to prepare for and help contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
 


James Joerke is the county administrator in Cook County. Submitted photo

County administrator meets with Grand Portage officials, shares update

Joe Friedrichs-

New Cook County Administrator James Joerke met recently with officials from the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal Council.


Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

Voter turnout in Cook County already over 50 percent as Election Day nears

Joe Friedrichs-

On Oct. 20 – exactly two weeks from Election Day – more than 2,200 completed ballots were returned by Cook County voters.


Cook County COVID-19 test information for October 2020. Photo courtesy of Cook County PHHS

Understanding the changing COVID-19 reports in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

The case count for COVID-19 continues to climb in Cook County, with multiple new cases reported in recent days.  


James Joerke and Rena Rogers. WTIP file photos

County administrator transition process underway in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

County Administrator James Joerke has a full week on the job working at his new post in Cook County.


Cook County. Submitted photo

County commissioner candidates weigh in on critical issues as Election Day nears

Joe Friedrichs-

A total of seven candidates joined WTIP for two different primaries this summer to hear from local residents trying to fill two seats on the Cook County Board of Commissioners.


Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

District 1 primary features three candidates looking to advance to 2021 special election

Joe Friedrichs-

In June, now former District 1 Cook County Commissioner Bobby Deschampe won an election to be the next chairperson for the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.


James Joerke is the county administrator in Cook County. Submitted photo

WTIP talks with the new Cook County administrator

Joe Friedrichs-

James Joerke is the new county administrator for Cook County.