Valerie Marasco, Public Information officer | March 31, 2018
Just after 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office was called to the Golden Eagle Lodge on Flour Lake just off of the Gunflint Trail. Kent Merkey, 49, of Minneapolis, was found deceased in his accommodation after a water meter was observed running for an extended period of time. Merkey, a guest of the lodge,... READ MORE >
Valerie Marasco, Public Information officer | November 04, 2017
With the advent of each Minnesota snow season comes the concern about access to school, work and business during snow and ice events. The safety and convenience of the traveling public is a key concern of the Cook County Highway Department. The goal of the Highway Department is to have all county roads passable within a reasonable amount of time... READ MORE >
