County
County board sets wages, levy for 2020
Joe Friedrichs-There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Dec. 17. Among a variety of other topics, the county board discussed their pay structure for 2020.
County assessor sets 'primary use' threshold for short-term rentals
Joe Friedrichs-A memo from the Minnesota Department of Revenue dated May 21 that was sent to every county assessor in the state says any property where the ‘primary use’ of the home is a short-term renta
County board to continue discussion on commissioner salaries
Joe Friedrichs-According to the most recent U.S.
AIS prevention efforts now directed by soil and water district
Joe Friedrichs-The Cook County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program, funding and staff are transitioning to the Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).
Property values, taxes questioned during Truth in Taxation meeting
Joe Friedrichs-Cook County held its annual Truth In Taxation meeting last night in the commissioners’ room at the courthouse building in Grand Marais.
County board discusses pay increases for commissioners
Joe Friedrichs-How much compensation an elected official receives will impact who runs for local office, according to at least two of the Cook County commissioners.
County joins effort to combat youth tobacco use
Rhonda Silence-Cook County will pay directly for errors made by state DHS
Joe Friedrichs-Cook County taxpayers will 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.
Cook County 'opts in' to join national opioid lawsuit
Joe Friedrichs-Cook County is opting to be involved with a nationwide class action lawsuit that targets opioid manufacturers and distributors for their alleged role in the ongoing health crisis.
County board talks airport funding, future role of administrator
Joe Friedrichs-There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Nov. 12. The following discussion and action items occurred during this week’s meeting.