Tofte Fire/EMS needs a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED); a 12-lead LIFEPAK 15 to be exact! AEDs are critical for improving survival rates related to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of global mortality, accounting for almost 17 million deaths annually – 31 percent of all deaths. It is estimated that 70 to 80 percent of... READ MORE >
A public hearing on the Proposed Vacation Rental Ordinance held Wednesday, April 10, at the Cook County courthouse, saw about 35 members of the community along with the planning commission in attendance. The hearing, at which no final decisions were to be made, included a presentation by Land Services Director Tim Nelson, public comment and questions to the planning commission... READ MORE >
Vehicles parked on street regularly conflict with efficient snow removal, impeding traffic and contributing to the development of unsafe winter road conditions. City of Grand Marais and Cook County are considering strategies to manage on-street vehicle parking, including seasonal calendar parking and snow emergency declarations. If calendar parking is implemented, vehicles must be parked on the “odd” side of the... READ MORE >
Cook County has completed an updated draft of the county’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) as required by the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). Local jurisdictions are required to update the plan every five years to remain eligible for pre-disaster and post-disaster mitigation grant programs. Update of the plan has been under the direction of the Cook County... READ MORE >
Property owners should have received the annual valuation notice recently mailed with property tax statements. This information may affect your 2020 property taxes. Included on each Valuation Notice is information about the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization (LBAE), meetings for Townships (Schroeder, Tofte, and Lutsen) and Open Book Consultation dates for the City of Grand Marais and all other... READ MORE >
On Saturday, March 9, the Minnesota Brassholes Rockin’ Sheriffs band performed a live concert to help raise funds and show solidarity for one of their own who is battling breast cancer, Wilkin County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy Darlene Reddy of Breckenridge. The concert was held to assist Deputy Reddy and her family while she completes medical treatment. The event was... READ MORE >
In recognition of National Professional Social Work Month in March 2019, Cook County Public Health & Human Services (PHHS) is helping celebrate and elevate the vital work of social workers in Cook County. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics social work continues to be one of the fastest growing careers in the nation, with more than 100,000 people expected... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, February 27, at 6:25 a.m. Cook County sheriff ’s office 911 received a call from property owners at 1233 Gunflint Trail. The callers said there was a fire outside of the exterior boiler structure on the property. Responding to the fire was the sheriff ’s office, Maple Hill fire department and STOP Team, along with Grand Marais First... READ MORE >
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. Winter snow, like we’ve received over the last couple weeks, can often hide fire hydrants under mountains of snow making them impossible to find quickly. Emergency Management and the Grand Marais... READ MORE >
The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office reminds drivers to clean off snow and ice from tops of vehicles before hitting the road. Blowing snow from vehicle roofs can be extremely hazardous to vehicles traveling behind and passing cars. “Snow and ice chunks flying off vehicles, especially traveling at higher speeds, can cause accidents, force other drivers off the road, smash... READ MORE >
