This year, we have gone immediately from winter to semi-spring, to summer, back to spring, and now we are moving towards summer again. The glorious time of year that many wait for is the Minnesota fishing opener, and each fisher-person longs for open water so they can get to their favorite lake. This is a very dangerous time of year... READ MORE >
The holiday season can be a time of enjoyment, especially if decorating, baking, shopping, and wrapping presents are gratifying to you. Besides feelings of happiness, there are also stressors to be cognizant of, and these come in many forms. Make sure to eat nutritious foods and get plenty of hydration. During the crunch of making sure that everything is complete,... READ MORE >
Halloween is one of the most anticipated times of year for many, including the kids who go door to door collecting treats. Staff from the Sheriff ’s Office will be patrolling to enhance public safety, but there are also steps that you can take to help ensure a positive evening for the children. Beginning with the most basic of Halloween... READ MORE >
The North Shore summer is quite possibly one of the most spectacular experiences you may ever have. The scenic beauty is breathtaking when you start with a view of the blue water of Lake Superior meeting the rocky shoreline and move your vision up the green hills. I have often said, there is not a more beautiful place in the... READ MORE >
April signifies the nationally recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This is a prevalent issue that individuals face, not just here in Cook County and the State of Minnesota, but worldwide. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), one in five women in the United States experienced rape or attempted rape during their lifetime[1]. Additionally, nearly 25 percent of... READ MORE >
As we enter the holiday season and begin all of the activities associated with it, there are some things we need to consider so that everyone can enjoy themselves to the fullest. Here are a few tips ranging from public safety to protecting yourself from fraud and theft. This season reflects the highest number of instances for credit card fraud.... READ MORE >
Halloween is one of the most anticipated times of year for many, including the kids who go door to door collecting treats. Staff from the Sheriff ’s Office will be patrolling to enhance public safety, but there are also steps that you can take to help ensure a positive evening for the children. Beginning with the most basic of Halloween... READ MORE >
With the return of in-person schooling for the children of the community, we at the Cook County Sheriff ’s office want to take this time and offer some tips for school traffic safety. The current drop off and pick up areas for ISD 166 including Great Expectations are located on County Road 7, also known as 5th Street between the... READ MORE >
The boating season is upon us, and there are important factors that need to be considered so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable summer season. The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office and the Search and Rescue division want to offer some advice and ideas for gear for all boaters to consider. Statute 86B.501 states that all watercraft and waterfowl... READ MORE >
The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin last spring set off the largest civil rights demonstrations in decades across the nation and even worldwide. For many, it seemed to be the culmination of hundreds of years of state violence against people of color. In the final days of the Chauvin trial, and especially... READ MORE >
