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County board discusses pay increases for commissioners

How much compensation an elected official receives will impact who runs for local office, according to at least two of the Cook County commissioners.

County joins effort to combat youth tobacco use

Rhonda Silence-

The regular meeting of the Cook County board of commissioners was Tuesday, November 26.

Cook County will pay directly for errors made by state DHS

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County taxpayers will be on the hook for at least $2,000 as the result of a series of billing errors by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Cook County 'opts in' to join national opioid lawsuit

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County is opting to be involved with a nationwide class action lawsuit that targets opioid manufacturers and distributors for their alleged role in the ongoing health crisis.

County board talks airport funding, future role of administrator

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Nov. 12. The following discussion and action items occurred during this week’s meeting.

Short-term rentals likely to be considered commercial properties in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Property owners and businesses in Cook County that operate short-term rentals could see large increases in their property taxes in the coming years when a state directive becomes reality in 2020.&nbsp

County delays South Shore Drive project near Devil Track Lake

After weeks of battling rainy conditions, this week the Cook County Highway Department announced a delay in the reconstruction of South Shore Drive located near Devil Track Lake.

Cook County continues discussion of appointing an HR Director

Joe Friedrichs-

There have been a number of staff changes for local government in Cook County in mid-October. Former County Administrator Jeff Cadwell’s last day at the county was Monday, Oct. 14.

Rena Rogers appointed interim Cook County administrator

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County Administrator Jeff Cadwell’s last day is Monday, Oct. 14. Cadwell is leaving to become the new administrator in Mahnomen County.

Some local residents 'appalled' by treatment of county employees

Joe Friedrichs-

Human suffering has no place in the community or in the workings of local government, according to County Attorney Molly Hicken.