On Thursday, June 23, the U.S. Forest Service released a 93-page draft environmental assessment (EA) calling for a 20-year ban (mineral withdrawal) on sulfide-ore copper mining on 225,378 acres of National Forest System land in the Rainy River Watershed. The proposed mining area is located within a portion of the Rainy River watershed and outside the BWCAW and BWCAW Mining... READ MORE >
Does the county need to revise or update its Vacation Rental Ordinance? A newly formed Vacation Rental Review Committee will study the ordinance and bring its recommendations back to the county board in two months. Passed May 19, 2019, the Vacation Rental License Ordinance (VRLO) is up for review. It was last updated January 8, 2020. The VRLO defines vacation... READ MORE >
The job market in Cook County is red-hot. Sizzling. Help wanted signs greet our visitors at practically every stop they make. With far more jobs than employees to fill them, this worker shortage has drastically affected North Shore Health. So, with that, North Shore Health has decided to start the process of recruiting workers from other countries. “We are working... READ MORE >
The 17th annual Hovland Art Fair will be held Saturday, July 2 at the Hovland Town Hall. Featuring a wide array of artists and some select musicians, the fair will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Displays will be held inside and, on the grounds, weather permitting. On display will be fiber arts, stained glass pieces, paintings, drawings, carving,... READ MORE >
The Range Association of Municipalities and Schools (RAMS) has been advocating for the communities of the Taconite Assistance Area (TAA) in northern Minnesota for over 80 years. Members include more than 60 public sector units of government who take part in advocating for the citizens of the Iron Range. Our membership includes cities and townships from across Itasca, St. Louis,... READ MORE >
With the 2022 assessment in the books, the Cook County Assessor’s Office has begun the process of inspecting properties in our 2022 quintile district, the Gunflint Trail. Minnesota law requires that assessors inspect properties at least every five years; the Gunflint Trail was last inspected during the summer of 2017. Any property beyond Hedstrom’s Lumber up the Gunflint is subject... READ MORE >
“The bird activity is really slow right now since most are nesting,” said Jean Brislance. “I did find this American Redstart in the yard yesterday (June 24), appearing to give me a “What are you looking at?!?” look.... READ MORE >
“We have a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird that is about the only regular bird in the yard right now. This is him during this morning’s fog.”... READ MORE >
Todd Ford, Public Communications Coordinator The Cook County Highway Department has scheduled a public meeting regarding the 5th Avenue Reconstruction Project which is planned for the summer of 2023. The meeting will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 12, 2022, in the Commissioner’s Room at the Cook County Courthouse. The project will consist of replacing city... READ MORE >
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