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Commissioner Myron Bursheim talks with Highway Engineer Krysten Foster at the new Hovland garage. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

New public works facility in Hovland is complete

Joe Friedrichs-

The new public works facility for the Cook County Highway Department is up and operational.


A county plow truck went off road on the Mink Ranch Road in Lutsen. Submitted photo

Highway department facing challenging storm cleanup

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Highway Department is working hard to get roads cleared from the snowstorm that dumped 12-18 inches on the county. It is challenging to say the least.


Over a foot of snow fell overnight on Jan. 17. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Travel advisory issued for Gunflint Trail

Rhonda Silence-

Snow continues to a fall across the Northland this morning. A winter storm warning is in place until 9 p.m. tonight.


Get your ski pass before hitting the trails - Photo courtesy of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Don't hit the trails without your XC ski pass!

Rhonda Silence-

 It’s been a great January for outdoor enthusiasts. Area trails have an abundance of snow.


Cook County Sheriff's Office squad car. WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, Dec. 23-Jan. 6

Rhonda Silence-

 The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shared a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center from December 23 – January 6.


Cook County Board of Commissioners 2019-20. Photo courtesy of Cook County

Cook County votes to support refugee resettlement

Joe Friedrichs-

Following a 5-0 vote to support refugee resettlement within county lines, the Cook County Board of Commissioners kept a door to the community open, according to Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk.


An architectural drawing of the proposed Morrison Arbor at the Rec Park. Photo courtesy of Creative Economy Collaborative

"Community Connection" to feature George Morrison-inspired arbor

Rhonda Silence-

A “community connection” in the unused space between the Grand Marais Recreation Park and North House Folk School has been in the works for many years.


PolyMet permit process sign. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Minnesota court rejects key permits for Polymet mine

Associated Press (AP)-

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday rejected two of the most important permits for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, giving a major victory to environmentalists.


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Commissioners prepare to discuss refugee resettlement in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

The Cook County Board of Commissioners are planning to address resettlement of refugees within county lines.