A Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The facility has worked closely with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to conduct case investigation and contact tracing. The results of this investigation show that any interactions with patients or other SMC staff are considered “low-risk exposures”. This means those who have accessed the clinic recently are […]
COVID-19 Test at Home saliva test available at no-cost to Cook County residents
On October 22, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced a pilot program for the COVID- 19 Test at Home saliva program. Beginning this week, Minnesotans in two dozen counties or tribal nations will be able to order a saliva test online, to perform in the comfort of their own home, free of charge. Cook County is among those […]
Winter Hazard Awareness Week
COUNTY CONNECTIONSAs most residents can attest, summer in Cook County is a glorious time, albeit a short one. As winter threatens and we pull docks, insulate our water lines and don our winter gear, it’s a good time to refresh our cold weather skills and ensure that we are prepared for winter challenges. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety division of […]
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Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training […]
Cook County Salvation Army asking for donations
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cook County Service Unit of the Salvation Army will not be doing the traditional red kettle bell ringing campaign this holiday season. Instead we will be accepting donations at the Grand Marais State Bank, at both the Grand Marais and Tofte locations. Checks can also be made payable to Salvation Army-Cook County Service Unit […]
Grand Marais City Council race
While the Grand Marais mayor’s race is up for grabs, four candidates are running for two seats on the Grand Marais City Council in the upcoming election. Incumbent Craig Schulte seeks to retain his seat while Diane Greeley, Mike Smieja and Michael Garry have all signed up to run. One time city councilor Tracy Benson filed for the city council […]
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Cook County
This week Cook County Public Health Supervisor Grace Grinager reported to the Cook County Board of Commissioners that COVID-19 cases in Cook County are on the rise and have entered into a new phase. Community spread is occurring here much like it has in the rest of northern Minnesota and across the Midwest, she said. From September to October there […]
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Cook County Highway Department Maintenance Supervisor Josh Dix stands near a plow stake. The department placed these around Grand Marais to help plows follow the edge of the road where there are width transitions or bump outs. Dix asks that the stakes be left as installed: the department will pick them up in the spring. Any questions can be directed […]
Vikings clip Wrenshall Wrens’ wings
While it was cold and windy outside, the volleyball action in the Pam Taylor gymnasium was heating up fast for the CCHS Vikings last Tuesday, October 27. The Vikings played a strong game across the board, picking up balls before they hit the floor, blocking at the net, passing and setting the ball well to their front line, serving well […]
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Rob Hackett and a couple of his friends visited Madden’s golf and family resort in Brainerd last week and played several rounds of golf in frigid temps. No one else was on the course when they were playing, said Hackett, but the golf was fun nonetheless. Here is Rob (L) with Poe Deschampe.