Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
County
Cook County Soil & Water District preps for busy 2020
Joe Friedrichs-Though winter is still here for months to come, the staff with the Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District are keeping busy.
Emotions run high during short-term rental tax discussion at courthouse
Joe Friedrichs-The muddy waters of how much short-term rentals should be taxed did not get any clearer during a busy meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Jan.
Commissioners discuss B2B touring route, short-term rental taxes
Joe Friedrichs-If Cook County officials are going to question the region’s capacity to handle more tourists for one method of outdoor recreation or an event, the same method of reasoning should apply across th
New public works facility in Hovland is complete
Joe Friedrichs-The new public works facility for the Cook County Highway Department is up and operational.
Highway department facing challenging storm cleanup
Rhonda Silence-The Cook County Highway Department is working hard to get roads cleared from the snowstorm that dumped 12-18 inches on the county. It is challenging to say the least.
Cook County votes to support refugee resettlement
Joe Friedrichs-Following a 5-0 vote to support refugee resettlement within county lines, the Cook County Board of Commissioners kept a door to the community open, according to Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk.
Commissioners prepare to discuss refugee resettlement in Cook County
Joe Friedrichs-The Cook County Board of Commissioners are planning to address resettlement of refugees within county lines.
Commissioner Myron Bursheim selected as board chair for 2020
Joe Friedrichs-Commissioner Myron Bursheim will be the board chair of the Cook County Commissioners for 2020.
Community conversation with the Cook County assessor
Joe Friedrichs-Now complete, 2019 proved to be a very busy year in the Cook County Assessor’s office. The new assessor, Bob Thompson, took his post in June.
County changes position regarding DHS billing errors
Joe Friedrichs-Cook County taxpayers were scheduled to be on the hook for at least $2,000 as the result of a series of billing errors by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
