A ninth Cook County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, county officials have determined. The case is expected to show up on the Minnesota Department of Health site in the next few days. The individual is a female in her 50s. Contact tracing is underway. “This is an important reminder of the role we each play in keeping one another... READ MORE >
At the request of the Cook County Board of Commissioners at its September 15 work session, the Cook County Highway Department (CCHD) has opened a 30-day comment period for its draft 2020-2029 Cook County Road and Bridge Plan. A link to the draft plan, which was finalized in March, is available on the Highway Department page of the county website... READ MORE >
The Cook County Board of Commissioners has selected four administrator candidates to interview on Thursday, September 10. The applicants, chosen from a pool of 34 candidates, have a wealth of experience in government and administration. Linda Cadotte, the director of parks, recreation and forestry for the city of Superior, Wisconsin, also worked with the Animal Allies Humane Society for a... READ MORE >
Cook County received notice of its second resident case of COVID-19 this morning, as reported by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) as part of its daily update. The infected resident is a female in her 20s. After a person tests positive for COVID-19, local public health officials conduct a case investigation interview and subsequent contact tracing. Contact tracing is... READ MORE >
During the Cook County Board of Commissioners’ June 16 meeting designated for “Discussion and Action Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Response,” the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to revise the county’s travel advisory in light of recent changes to StaySafeMN guidelines. The changes, part of phase three of Governor Tim Walz’s StaySafeMN plan, went into effect June 10. Updating the... READ MORE >
