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A frosty-chinned fisher goes about its’ business on a cold morning in the Superior National Forest.
State Auditor Blaha releases annual tax increment financing legislative report
State Auditor Julie Blaha has released the annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Legislative Report for 2021 activity reported in 2022. “TIF districts are ending early more often – and that’s good news,” said Auditor Blaha. “The benefits of TIF for taxpayers are realized when a district ends and the new value becomes part of the tax base. Early decertifications show […]
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Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. Ruby’s Pantry will now be at the Cook County High School, near football field. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and college […]
Cook County gets a new conservation officer
Hudson Ledeen has some big shoes to fill. As of January 4, 2023, Hudson took over the conservation officer position held by Mary Manning, who retired at the end of the year. Mary, a well-known dog musher, began her DNR conservation officer career in Cook County in 2005. After completing 16 weeks of training, Hudson graduated from the Conservation Academy […]
City of Grand Marais transfers land to HRA for public housing
One of the first things the Grand Marais City Council did to start 2023 was transfer ten acres of land to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) of Cook County for one dollar so the land could be used to develop affordable housing. The property is located at the northwest corner of 5th Avenue West and Gunflint Trail. To accomplish […]
2022 Public Health and Human Services Department Year in Review
The Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) department contains a team of 32 staff who provide a wide range of mandated and supportive services to county residents. In addition to our staff, the PHHS department contracts with local and regional service providers in the areas of child support, substance use disorder assessment and treatment services, in-home support services, […]
Stauber Leads Minnesota Republicans to Demand Solutions to Postal Delivery Issues
On January 10, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), joined by Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), wrote to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to understand actions being taken to remedy the mail delivery disruptions occurring across Minnesota. “During the past weeks, I have heard from constituents from all around the Northland about […]
Letter of thanks
I’d like to give a huge thanks to Mike and Barb who recently helped me get my car started up at the high school. This was an example of kindness and generosity that makes me proud to have them in my community. Ann Ward, Grand Marais