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North Shore Health and Care Center is located in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Hospital administrator discusses recent data for COVID-19 testing in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

A significant number of tests were processed for COVID-19 in Cook County

Minnesota State Capitol at night. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Ecklund shares update on special session, possible statewide mask mandate

Joe Friedrichs-

The 2020 legislative session rolled along in mid-July, with a second special session starting July 13.


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Air rescue brings injured woman out of BWCA

Rhonda Silence-
A Beaver floatplane was dispatched to Ross Lake, deep in the interior of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, to rescue an injured canoeist July 14.

The logo for the new affordable housing nonprofit, Hamilton Habitat - Image courtesy of Hamilton Habitat

EDA endorses new nonprofit, Hamilton Habitat

Rhonda Silence-
The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) met on Tuesday, July 14 via Zoom.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

Local physician shares update on wearing masks in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

There’s a renewed push and calls to action by some local residents in Cook County, including members of the downtown Grand Marais Business Coalition, the Grand Marais City Council and the Cook C


A Black Lives Matter sign was vandalized on the Gunflint Trail in July 2020. Submitted photo

Acts of intimidation stir concern on the Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais

Joe Friedrichs-

Multiple acts of theft and intimidation are being reported in parts of Cook County widely recognized as being safe havens for tourists and summer fun.


Highway Construction, Grand Marais 07-15-20 - workers on the site of a new box culvert in Grand Marais

Some questions and answers on Highway 61 construction in Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-
Construction work in Grand Marais continues, with the Broadway Avenue and Highway 61 intersection now open, but with a four-way stop signified by the stoplight flashing red. 

Cook County Sheriff's Office squad car license plate - Photo by Rhonda Silence

A look at the law enforcement log for June 2020

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shared a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center through the month of June.