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An update on hospitalized Cook County residents as pandemic grinds on

This week public health officials announced that Cook County received notice of its first two hospitalized cases from COVID-19.

Coronavirus, COVID-19. Image courtesy of the CDC

More COVID-19 cases in Cook County, two local residents hospitalized

Joe Friedrichs-

On the day Minnesota set a daily record for new cases in a single day, Cook County public health officials announced four new COVID-19 cases Thursday, including a woman in her 80s, a woman in her 40s,

Minnesota wolves lose Endangered Species Act protections

Associated Press (AP)-

Trump administration officials on Thursday stripped Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in most of the U.S., ending longstanding federal safeguards and putting states in charge of overs

Denise and Treg Axtell shared the news of their positive COVID result on October 23. Photo courtesy of the family

Hovland couple shares their COVID-19 experience

Rhonda Silence-

As of October 27, there have been 18 cases of COVID-19 in Cook County, with 10 active cases.

Cook County reports new case of COVID-19 as community concern grows

Joe Friedrichs-

Another confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Cook County today (Oct. 27), bringing the total to 18 since the onset of the pandemic.

WTIP talks with COVID contact tracers working in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County hired a public health educator in June to continue the local effort to prepare for, and contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

South of the Border reopens after COVID precautions temporarily close doors

Rhonda Silence-

In August, WTIP reported on the temporary closure of a Gunflint Trail business, the Poplar Haus, because some of the employees had potentially been exposed to the coronavirus.

Grand Marais downtown area. Photo by Jaye White

'Zoom town' trend finding a home in Grand Marais, the North Shore of Lake Superior

Joe Friedrichs-

It’s no secret that many choose Grand Marais, the North Shore and the surrounding outdoor playground as their vacation destination each year.

Record daily high for COVID cases as troubling Cook County trend continues

Joe Friedrichs-

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Cook County continues to climb, including a record daily case count on Saturday (Oct. 24) that brings the total count to 17.

Employee of Grand Marais hospital tests positive for COVID-19

Joe Friedrichs-

Employees at both the local hospital and clinic in Grand Marais have tested positive for COVID-19.