Todd Ford, Public Information Coordinator | June 24, 2022
Attention all Cook County property owners: there are seven community brush disposal sites located throughout Cook County that accept brush and vegetation from property owners. These sites are strategically located to give all county citizens the ability to reduce wildfire risk. With the weather events this spring, Firewise wants to remind all property owners they can dispose of wildfire fuels... READ MORE >
Todd Ford, Public Information Coordinator | June 10, 2022
Both Cook County Public Health and Grand Portage Health Services note that we are currently seeing an increase in the number of COVID- 19 cases locally, with 40 cases reported in the past seven days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to note that there is a medium level of COVID- 19 in Cook County, however, based... READ MORE >
Todd Ford, Public Information Coordinator | June 10, 2022
Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) through the Public Health Fund. To be considered for the Public Health Fund, applicants should align their requests with goals identified through the Cook County Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan. Areas that align with these goals are: •Access to specialty medical services •Behavioral health •Safe... READ MORE >
Todd Ford, Public Information Coordinator | May 27, 2022
Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) announce expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster vaccines following updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those ages 5-11 are eligible for a booster five months after receiving the initial two-dose Pfizer vaccine series. “Vaccination for the 5-11 age group benefits our children in... READ MORE >
Todd Ford, Public Information Coordinator | May 20, 2022
The Cook County MN Highway Department was recently awarded $1.1 million through the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) for the Mill the Hill and Bridge Replacement project scheduled for 2024. FLAP grants are competitive grants offered through US DOT FHWA (Federal Highway Administration). The project will take place along the Gunflint Trail from 5th Avenue West up to Devil Track... READ MORE >
