Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS), along with the Cook County Housing Redevelopment Agency (HRA) are convening a coalition of groups and individuals with a goal to improve existing housing stock for community members in need. Specifically, they are looking to better understand needs and identify resources related to: • Energy-efficiency • Housing rehabilitation • Healthy homes assessments... READ MORE >
The Cook County highway department applied for and has been awarded the maximum grant amount of $20,000 from the Minnesota Local Road Research Board. The grant is part of the Local Operation Research Assistance (OPERA) Program. OPERA’S purpose is to fund and share innovations in operations, construction, and maintenance relating to methods, materials, and equipment for local government transportation agencies.... READ MORE >
Effective Saturday, July 16, residents have a new way to connect with mental health crisis support by calling or texting 988. Anyone, nation-wide, can dial or text 988 if they are considering suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one who may be considering suicide to receive confidential and free crisis support. The current 10-digit number for the... READ MORE >
The Cook County Local Foods Market takes place on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Cook County Community Center at 317 W. 5th St. The Market is a lively destination for community members and visitors alike to find local produce, homemade products like kimchi and pickles, wild rice, maple syrup, bread, baked... READ MORE >
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 >
The Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) has put out a general call for write-in candidates for Supervisor of District 4 (also known as the Maple Hill area) in the upcoming election. The deadline for filing to appear on the ballot expired at the end of May. SWCDs are special purpose units of government that manage and direct... READ MORE >
Cook County Public Health and Human Services and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic have scheduled local COVID- 19 vaccination events on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Cook County Community Center for children in the 6-months to 5-year-old age group using the age-appropriate Moderna vaccine. This follows last week’s decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that all... READ MORE >
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 >
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 >
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 >
