Five of Minnesota’s standing sheriffs performed a live concert at the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) annual Summer Conference at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd, Minn., and turned the performance into an opportunity to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics. The band performed a two-hour show for the nearly 200 conference attendees, and by suggesting a voluntary nominal... READ MORE >
Cook County’s Public Health & Human Services Department is one of a few public organizations to receive a new Small Innovation Grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) as part of a new program to support people with disabilities in the community. The small innovations grants program awards between $1,500 and $100,000 to individuals and organizations to work... READ MORE >
Cook County’s first construction project of this season is under way at Lutsen Mountains. Work to replace the timber bridge just past the Eagle Ridge Check-in near the end of Highway (Hwy) 5, began this week. Construction will occur Mondays through Fridays, and work will pause for the Lutsen 99er race, June 22-24. The new bridge will be wider for... READ MORE >
At approximately 9:15 a.m. on June 10, a Cook County sheriff ’s deputy attempted to pull a vehicle over for a speed violation east of Schroeder near the Temperance River. The vehicle pulled onto the shoulder and slowed. The vehicle continued to drive forward at a very low rate of speed. At approximately 9:17 a.m., as the vehicle was coming... READ MORE >
Director, Office of Emergency Management & Public Information Crosswalk enforcement events, conducted by the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office in conjunction with the Safe Routes to Schools Program on May 15 and 17, saw an alarming number of violations. The two-day pedestrian safety enforcement operation focused on motorists who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians at crosswalks.... READ MORE >
Kim Linnell is a founding member of the Colvill Fire Department. He served on the board that organized the department in 1996, and served as Colvill’s first chief for 10 years. He is currently still serving as the assistant chief. Kim has lived in the Colvill district since 1983, and is the owner/operator of Almost Home Appliances in Grand Marais.... READ MORE >
The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office and deputies, including K-9 Deputy Eddy, are now equipped to carry the opioid antidote Narcan, thanks to a citizen donation through their 501(C)(3) charitable medical organization. The overdose reversal drug protects the public as well as the officers themselves. “We are extremely grateful for this donation and for the Schloot family’s concern for our... READ MORE >
On Saturday evening, April 28, the Cook County Emergency Services Awards were presented at the annual dinner banquet and awards ceremony. An important part of the Cook County Emergency Services Conference is recognition of our many dedicated Emergency Services personnel. Each year, nominations are sought through responder organizations and the public for the Outstanding Emergency Service Provider and the Dolly... READ MORE >
On Saturday, April 28, the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host an unwanted prescription drug round-up at two locations in the county. “This is an opportunity for the public to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs,” said Chief Deputy... READ MORE >
On Saturday, April 7, Cook County Emergency Management, Lutsen Fire Department & EMS, and the Lutsen Mountains ski patrol welcomed the Minnesota Aviation Rescue Team (MART) to work through how the special helicopter rescue team could assist to get people out of the gondola cars in the event of an emergency. MART is a joint effort of the St. Paul... READ MORE >
