County
Sheriff discusses burglaries, school bus safety and drugs
-A burglary at North Shore Laundromat and school bus safety. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen.
Citizens voice opinions on Lutsen rental housing project
-There were varying opinions expressed by Cook County residents on Tuesday, Jan. 25 regarding a proposed housing project in Lutsen.
Workforce housing is big part of County Board discussion
-Workforce housing is a big issue in Cook County and the commissioners heard opinions on it from the public and discussed funding support at length at their recent meeting.
Beargrease parking discussed at Commissioners meeting
-The Cook county Commissioners are revisiting a parking permit for the Gunflint Trail during the John Beargrease Dog Sled Marathon. WTIP’s Jay Andersen also spoke with Commissioner Ginny St
Commissioners to discuss board development January 31
-The Cook County Commissioners will be discussing board development and communications at a special meeting the end of January. WTIP’s Jay Andersen also spoke with County Administrator Jeff
County likely to allow parking on both sides in Middle Gunflint area during Beargrease
Joe Friedrichs-Update: From Cook County Administrator Jeff Cadwell about the parking situation:
New county commissioner talks about first board meetings
-There will be some special parking rules during the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon.
Commissioner talks about special elections and pending financial decisions
-Through all the levy juggling at the end of the year, the county board has not so much made budget cuts as moved the process down the road.
Sheriff reflects on snowmobile fatality
-A tragic snowmobile accident happened over New Year’s. Sheriff Pat Eliasen had a personal connection with the victim.
Sheriff talks about New Years and walking safely at night
-Law enforcement is looking forward to a safe and sober New Years.