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A look at the law enforcement log, May 6 - 13

Each week the Cook County Sheriff’s Office provides a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center in the past week.

One Roof Community Housing works to build homes

Rhonda Silence-

Although home ownership can be challenging, there is help.

Approximately 100 people attended the town hall event about the FLDS church. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Sheriff talks recent town hall on FLDS arrival to Cook County

A large crowd gathered at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais May 18 for a town-hall event focusing on the purchase of local land by Seth Jeffs, a known polygamist, convicted felon and me

Smokey bear reminds us all to be careful with fire. Photo courtesy of US Forest Service

No burn permits for Cook County at this time

Rhonda Silence-

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued a notice that burning permit activations are being restricted for Lake and Cook Counties due to the predicted low humidity and winds forecasted

After town-hall meeting, Utah residents visit Pike Lake Road

Joe Friedrichs-

A private investigator from Utah, Sam Brower, visited Cook County this week.

Concerned citizens attend town hall about polygamist leader

Joe Friedrichs-

A large crowd gathered at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais Saturday morning for a town-hall event focusing on the purchase of local land by Seth Jeffs, a known polygamist, convicted fe

Cook County Chamber hires workforce recruiter

Rhonda Silence-

Over the years, local businesses have come to rely on international workers during the busy tourism season.

Private investigator and author Sam Brower. Submitted photo

Polygamists in our midst—A WTIP Community Conversation

Joe Friedrichs-

WTIP has been following the story about Seth Jeffs, a religious leader with a history of legal trouble in the western United States and deep family connections to the polygamous sect of the Fundamenta

Karl Hansen - Photo courtesy of North Shore Health Care Foundation

Health Care Foundation director Karl Hansen gives last update

Rhonda Silence-

The North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF) marked a significant leadership change this week.

Valerie Marasco (center left) is the new director of NSHCF . She is pictured with the current NSHCF board. Submitted photo

Marasco leaves county post to lead health care non-profit

Joe Friedrichs-

The North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF) marked a significant leadership change this week.