Mary Petz


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As We See It

A history of the Grand Marais Apartments There certainly have been many conversations over recent years regarding affordable housing in Cook County. And these past months have made it ever so much more obvious that it is an issue that continues to need to be addressed with a hopeful resolve coming forth. This is what was on the minds of... READ MORE >

You are not alone!

During the 2018 Lions’ Fisherman’s Picnic and helping staff the booth set up by the Cook County Republicans, staffers learned much about the “under recognized local political leaning” landscape. First of all, it became evident that many non-local visitors were surprised to know there were Republicans in the county! And also, that local people the staffers knew or met wanted... READ MORE >

Stauber gains Cook County Republicans’ support

Leaving Cook County’s version of spring on May 4 and arriving in Park Rapids as summer was sprouting later that day was a happy cause for celebration! That joyousness continued into the weekend as we delegates and alternates from the Cook County GOP unit arrived to support Pete Stauber in his candidacy for 8th Congressional District representative. Dave Keller of... READ MORE >

Locals participate in political process at Minneapolis GOP convention

Attending the 2010 Minnesota Republican Convention in Minneapolis April 29-May 1 was a privilege and a unique learning experience for this voting delegate from Cook County. It was similar to but a much larger forum than the Eighth Congressional District Convention held three weeks earlier in Cambridge when Chip Cravaack was endorsed as the 2010 U.S. House of Representative candidate.... READ MORE >