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Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Clinic CEO shares update as COVID-19 case count climbs

Joe Friedrichs-

The Biden's administration's mandate that employers with 100 or more employees require coronavirus vaccinations or institute weekly virus testing moved one step closer to enforcement this week


Eagle Mountain trailhead - Photo by Jimmy Emerson, via Flickr

Extreme weather hampers medical rescue on Eagle Mountain trail

Rhonda Silence-

While most of the county was hunkered down waiting out a thunderstorm and tornado warning, some Cook County volunteers were out on the trail on a medical rescue effort.


Cook County courthouse - Photo by Rhonda Silence

County officials again consider facility needs for public health, law enforcement

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County officials and the local budget advisory committee are once again exploring the need for increased work space inside various facilities, including public health and the sheriff’s depa


Wild rice life cycle image obtained from original artwork created by Kendra Nordgren PhD, 2020. Courtesy of UMN

University of MN studying possible health benefits of manoomin

Rhonda Silence-

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis and the second leading cause of cancer death for all Minnesotans.


Vaccinations for Cook County will continue throughout 2021. WTIP file photo

Cook County residents wait as Moderna seeks clearance for COVID booster doses

Joe Friedrichs-

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration authorized booster shots of Pfizer’s vaccine for older Americans and other groups with heightened vulnerability to COVID-19.


Twin Metals storage site near Ely. Photo courtesy of Twin Metals Minnesota

DNR review of mining rule could halt Twin Metals' plans near BWCA

Joe Friedrichs-

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced a process to review if Minnesota's nonferrous mining rules are strong enough to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from propo


Cook County Chamber of Commerce logo, courtesy of the chamber

Deadline for national survey on J1 workers is October 8

Rhonda Silence-

From Delaware to Alaska, from the Southwest to the Midwest, tourism communities are experiencing a labor shortage due to the lack of international workers.