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Valerie Marasco, Cook County Public Information Officer | March 03, 2018

The Grand Marais Fire Department urges residents to keep snow and ice clear from fire hydrants, as well as exhaust vents for high efficiency furnaces and hot water heaters. “Clearing the snow around a fire hydrant is an easy way for residents to lend a hand to improve community safety,” said Chief Ben Silence. “In the event of a fire,... READ MORE >

Law Enforcement responds to report of intended suicide

Valerie Marasco, Cook County Public Information Officer | July 29, 2017

At approximately 2:15 p.m. July 23, Cook County Sheriff ’s Office Dispatch received a report of a suicidal male that intended to die by suicide in the woods. Sheriff Eliasen, three deputies, the Minnesota State Patrol and United States Border Patrol quickly responded, traveling west on County Road 7, to search for and locate the man. Officers located the man... READ MORE >