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Forest Service and Cook County complete land exchange

The United States Forest Service on Superior National Forest and Cook County completed a long-anticipated land exchange Sept.

Commissioner candidate forum from Sept. 20

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There are two contested seats to serve on the Cook County Board of Commissioners this year, and Election Day is fast approaching on Nov. 6. Mail-in ballots are expected to be mailed out by Oct.

County continues talks for expanding local jail facility

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At the Sept. 18 Cook County Committee of the Whole meeting, the county’s ‘Jail Study Master Plan’ facilitated by Wold Architects will be the primary topic.

WTIP to host county commissioner candidate forum Sept. 20

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Election Day is Nov. 6, and there are two contested seats this year to serve on the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

Commissioners set preliminary levy at 5.99 percent

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There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Fees, tax increases likely for vacation rentals in Cook County

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Cook County officials and the local Vacation Rental Committee continue to discuss a means to have oversight on the number of vacation rentals in the county.

County will discuss 2019 budget during town hall meetings

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The Cook County Board of Commissioners, along with county staff, are hosting a series of town hall meetings in September to discuss the 2019 county budget.

Swim meet on March 11, 2017 at the YMCA. All photos by Martha Marnocha

County administrator talks YMCA costs for taxpayers

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There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.

County aims for transparency with budget process

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Cook County staff and elected officials say they are striving to make the budget process as open and accessible to citizens as possible this year.

Superior, Wisconsin as seen just hours after the explosion April 26, 2018. Photo by Kristy DeVera

Blast at oil refinery near Lake Superior impacts Cook County roads

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The Twin Ports area of Lake Superior made national headlines in late April when a series of explosions and intense fire erupted at the Husky Energy oil refinery in Superior, Wisc.