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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

Federal payments from BWCA could impact Cook County levy

In 1948, United States lawmakers passed the Thye-Blatnik Act to buy resorts and private lands in what would eventually be named the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

County considers plan to stop recording public meetings

Joe Friedrichs-

As discussed during a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in their Committee of the Whole format on Tuesday, April 16, the county may no longer live stream or record public meetings.

WTIP shares full context of interview with county administrator

During an interview with Cook County Administrator Jeff Cadwell and WTIP’s News Director Joe Friedrichs that occurred live on the Daybreak program April 1, a wide array of local issues

Planning commission tables discussion on vacation rentals

Joe Friedrichs-

If Cook County were to begin regulation and oversight of vacation rentals through a specific ordinance, there needs to be further clarification for exactly how that will take form, the members of the

Highway 61 construction in 2018. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Highway engineer talks rumble strips, funding for local roads

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 9. The following discussion and action items occurred during this week’s meeting.

Law Enforcement Center - Photo Rhonda Silence

Discussion continues regarding local jail facility

Joe Friedrichs-

During a public information meeting March 21 regarding the proposed expansion of the local law enforcement center/jail facility, there appeared to be an indication of what is ahead for the proposal in

Commissioners consider format for public feedback

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Commissioners met Tuesday, March 26, and as usual the meeting started with a public comment, with several people speaking.

County communications questioned in public comment

Rhonda Silence-

Cook County Commissioners met Tuesday, March 26, and as usual the meeting started with a public comment, with several people speaking.

County sets public hearing to discuss vacation rentals

Joe Friedrichs-

The future of vacation rentals in Cook County remains in the spotlight, including a public hearing scheduled for April 10 in Grand Marais to discuss possible changes to taxation and licensing fees for

Law Enforcement Center tour raises questions

Rhonda Silence-

The idea of an expanded law enforcement center/jail facility in Grand Marais has raised concern for some community members.