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Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Cook County declares state of emergency over COVID-19

Joe Friedrichs-

The Cook County Board of Commissioners have declared a state of emergency to prevent the spread of COVID-19, an announcement that could lead to the temporary closure of more local businesses and force


All the chairs in this photo will be replaced in 2020. Photo by Rhonda Silence

County opts to spend thousands on new chairs in commissioners' room

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Feb. 25. The meeting opened with a public comment period.


Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

Border to Border meeting in Cook County canceled

Joe Friedrichs-

A meeting scheduled for today at 1 p.m. about the proposed Border to Border Touring Route at the Cook County Courthouse in Grand Marais has been canceled.


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

County board adopts short-term rental resolution, talks YMCA funding

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Feb. 11. The meeting opened with a public comment period.


Cook County line. Submitted photo

Sheriff clarifies Border-to-Border "tipping point" comments

Rhonda Silence-

Since the idea of a border-to-border four-wheel drive touring route was adopted by the Minnesota Legislature in 2015, there has been a great deal of discussion across the state.


This group of vehicles followed the proposed B2B route through Cook County. Photo by Scott Benolken

B2B motorized route may avoid Cook County, shift to Lake County

Joe Friedrichs-

Discussion continues throughout northern Minnesota, including here in Cook County, regarding a proposed Border to Border Touring Route.


Phil Larson and Ilena Hansel wrap up another successful day near the Poplar River

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.


Vacation rentals are common on the North Shore. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

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.


Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

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