County
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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