The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for people at higher risk who want the option of added protection from additional COVID-19 vaccine doses. This past week CDC changed the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to allow adults ages 65 years and older, as well as people with compromised... READ MORE >
The Cook County Highway Department announced that they will hold their first public meeting for the Devil Track Road Reconditioning Project on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room at the Cook County MN Courthouse. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. The purpose of the meeting will be to gather input from the... READ MORE >
Minnesota Homeland Security and Cook County MN Emergency Management announced that there will be a Local Emergency Disaster Proclamation Process Presentation. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. on May 2, 2023, at the Cook County Community Center, which is located at 317 W. 5th Street, Grand Marais, Minnesota. Presentations will be made on the following subjects: Public Assistance... READ MORE >
Three Walk! Bike! Fun! training events will be held in May and are now accepting free participant registration. Each event will be held at the Cook County MN Community Center Log Cabin at 357 W. 5th Street in Grand Marais. The Educator Training session will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 8:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Bicycle... READ MORE >
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota received a waiver from the federal government to temporarily provide extra Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits known as Emergency SNAP, or E-SNAP. The temporary increase boosted households’ monthly benefit to the maximum allotment for their household size – or, if they were already getting the maximum amount, households received an additional $95 each month.... READ MORE >
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) and North Shore Health (NSH) have announced upcoming changes to physician services for the Cook County, Minnesota community. SMC physicians have traditionally provided care to inpatients and swing bed patients at NSH in addition to seeing patients at the clinic. Due to physician shortages, SMC physicians will soon focus on clinic primary care. Starting July 1,... READ MORE >
Cook County needs a Firewise Coordinator. The Firewise Coordinator will work with the Cook County Emergency Management Director, local Fire Departments, and other partner agencies, and the citizens of Cook County to reduce the risk of wildfire damage to structures in Cook County through planning and implementation of mitigation strategies as outlined in the Cook County Community Wildfire Protection Plan... READ MORE >
For three decades Cook County Emergency Management has brought forth an Emergency Services Conference and this year is no different. The 31st offering of the Emergency Services Conference will be held in Grand Marais on April 28 and 29, 2023. This great Cook County “get together” attracts local Firefighters, Emergency Medical Service personnel, US Customs and Border Protection, US Border... READ MORE >
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day is Wednesday, April 19. Our local crossing guards ensure children make it to school safely. Each day, rain, snow, or sun, they are there with a smile to allow children to safely cross intersections and streets before and after school. On behalf of the Safe Routes to School Committee, we say, “Thank you!” to the amazing... READ MORE >
For three decades Cook County Emergency Management has brought forth an Emergency Services Conference and this year is no different. The 31st offering of the Emergency Services Conference will be held in Grand Marais on April 28 and 29, 2023. This great Cook County “get together” attracts local Firefighters, Emergency Medical Service personnel, US Customs and Border Protection, US Border... READ MORE >
