Todd Ford, Public Communications Coordinator | August 19, 2022
The Cook County highway department announced the kick-off for a new construction project today. It will be a Multi-Use Trail, located on the West side of the Gunflint Trail from TH 61 to 5th St/CR 7. The Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Multi-Use Trail will be a 10-foot-wide bituminous trail for pedestrians and bicyclists. Construction will begin the week of... READ MORE >
Todd Ford, Public Communications Coordinator | July 15, 2022
The Cook County Highway department has updates on two bridge construction projects. UT 46 Cross River Bridge Project The existing timber bridge located on UT 46/N Gunflint Lake Road over Cross River is structurally deficient and the poorest rated bridge in the County. It is the ninth poorest rated bridge on the entire state of Minnesota’s local bridge system. The... READ MORE >
Todd Ford, Public Communications Coordinator | June 17, 2022
With the arrival of warm weather, Cook County, MN will experience the influx of tourists, outdoor events and activities, and the inevitable road construction. While disruptive, these projects bring much needed improvements to the roads upon which we are so dependent. Harsh winter weather damages our roads, and there is a short window of time for repairs to be completed.... READ MORE >
Todd Ford, Public Communications Coordinator | May 27, 2022
With the arrival of warm weather, Cook County will experience the influx of tourists, outdoor events and activities, and the inevitable road construction. While disruptive, these projects bring much-needed improvements to the roads upon which we are so dependent. Harsh winter weather damages our roads, and there is a short window of time for repairs to be completed. We will... READ MORE >
Todd Ford, Public Communications Coordinator | May 27, 2022
On Monday, May 16, 2022, Cook County, Minnesota issued a Local Emergency Declaration on May 12, 2022, after flooding damaged roads and culverts in multiple locations around the County. The damage has led to several road closures, but most roads are now open again as Cook County Highway Department crews continue to make repairs and floodwaters have begun to recede.... READ MORE >
Todd Ford, Public Communications Coordinator | April 22, 2022
The Bike Safety Rodeo has become a much loved and anticipated annual event in Grand Marais, bringing families and children from across the county together to help kids learn how to bike safely. Each year this event is possible thanks to community volunteers; this year, we need you! The 2022 Bike Safety Rodeo will be held on Thursday, May 12... READ MORE >
