On March 22, Tuesday, 23-year-old Bradley Joseph Wilson, Jr. of Grand Marais was convicted by jury trial of felony level Stalking (Pattern of Stalking), Harassment, and Violation of Harassment Restraining Order. Twelve dedicated jurors served for a week to bring the case to resolution, including jury selection, testimony, and 13 hours of deliberation. “This is a victory on behalf of... 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 >
Cook County Veteran Services announced event details regarding the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the End of the Vietnam War. The Open House will be held on Wednesday, March 29 in the main floor dining room in the American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors, Minnesota. This will be a community event open to the public, all veterans, and their family... READ MORE >
At Cook County Minnesota, a great deal of time and effort is spent recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding the very best new employees for a wide variety of public service roles. For our small HR staff, this is a daunting task, and we deeply appreciate their tireless endeavors. In a recent meeting, one of our department leaders asked if we... READ MORE >
Cook County Public Health and Human Services is partnering with Cook County Higher Education to host an Adult Mental Health First Aid class on Friday, March 3, 2023. The course is supported through a generous grant from the North Shore Healthcare Foundation. The free class will be held at Cook County Higher Education from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Participants must be... READ MORE >
Cook County will host three open house sessions on Thursday, February 16, to gather public input on the prioritization of projects to address deferred maintenance of County buildings and to accommodate future space needs. The meetings will take place in the County Courthouse from 10:00 a.m. – noon, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The work is... READ MORE >
Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) along with the Cook County Economic Development Authority (EDA) are preparing to launch a series of efforts to strengthen local childcare systems in 2023. Alison McIntyre, Director of Cook County Public Health and Human Services states, “Childcare is an essential resource for our local families, workforce and community. Families throughout Cook County and the... READ MORE >
A structure fire at 11 Poplar Creek Drive in the mid-Gunflint Trail area, was reported at 10:58 p.m., on Dec 28, 2022. Responding units arrived to find multiple structures engulfed in flames. The reporting party also stated that there was possibly a man and a dog in one of the units. Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene... READ MORE >
Cook County Emergency Management would like to share some friendly winter safety reminders as we move into the new year and rest of winter. Many of us use wood for heating. Please make sure to burn clean, dry wood, and most importantly, have your chimney cleaned frequently. Your home should be equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Make sure... READ MORE >
The second public input meeting will be held for the current solicitation of the IIJA RAISE Grant for the Gunflint Trail Improvement Project at the Schaap Community Center from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023. After the tremendous turnout from the first listening session this second session will focus on presenting the first draft of the proposed project.... READ MORE >
