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It’s not often one sees a Snowy Owl but Paul Sundberg was lucky enough to not only see this magnificent bird but to also capture a picture of it flying from its lofty perch.
County board holds its annual organizational meeting
Cook County Board of Commissioners met on January 3, 2023, to conduct their annual organizational meeting. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, all Cook County elected officials, Commissioners Deb White, District 1; Dave Mills, District 3; Stacey Hawkins, District 2; Ann Sullivan, District 4, and Ginny Storlie, District 5; Sheriff Pat Eliasen, Attorney Molly Hickens, Recorder Dusty Nelms and Auditor/Treasurer Braidy […]
First & Second Thrift Store closes for the winter, prepares to move to a new location in the spring
With steep discounts of 75 percent off of merchandise, Frist & Second Thrift Store was a busy place last Saturday. People walked through the aisles of clothes and knickknacks and picked up things they might need, or, as one woman said to her girlfriends as she held up a dress, “I don’t need this, but at this price, I can’t […]
Fatal Mid-Trail area structure fire claims the life of one man and his dog
A structure fire at 11 Poplar Creek Drive in the mid-Gunflint Trail area, was reported at 10:58 p.m., on Dec 28, 2022. Responding units arrived to find multiple structures engulfed in flames. The reporting party also stated that there was possibly a man and a dog in one of the units. Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene […]
New legislators can help make the environment cleaner through policy
Congratulations to Cook County’s incoming Minnesota State Legislators; Representative-elect Roger Skraba (R) and Senator-elect Grant Hauschild (D). These new leaders will participate in one of the most important legislative sessions in history; with once-in-a-generation opportunities to help our communities make major investments in infrastructure, energy savings, improved public health and a cleaner environment. Passage of Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework, shaped […]
Thank you for the great care of our mother
Our mom recently died after five years at the Care Center. We are so fortunate to have the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Northshore Hospital, and the Care Center located in our community. They took such good care of her in a setting the staff has worked hard to make feel like a home. And, when her time was coming to an […]
Reflecting back with gratitude
Reprinted from The Ranger, a publication of the IRRRB With my retirement date drawing near, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect back with gratitude on a wonderful eight years as commissioner. It has been my privilege and honor to serve northeastern Minnesota as a representative of both the Dayton and Walz administrations. Whether expanding child care, increasing broadband […]
County Attorney responsibilities
The people of Cook County elect the County Attorney to act as the chief prosecutor for crimes occurring in Cook County and the City of Grand Marais and to advise the county board and staff upon all matters in which the county is or may be interested. When most people consider what the Cook County Attorney is responsible for (if […]
Lake Superior water levels are up from one year ago
According to the Army Corps of Engineers December 30, 2022, weekly Great Lakes Water Level Update, Lake Superior is 10 inches higher than last year, while the other Great Lakes are 5 to 17 inches below last year’s levels. Recent big snows and rain have added lots of water to the Great Lakes. According to the report, “A bomb cycle […]