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Vacation rentals are common on the North Shore. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Bakk shares update on short-term rental tax class for Cook County

A memo from the Minnesota Department of Revenue dated May 21 that was sent to every county assessor in the state says any property where the primary use of the home is a short-term rental should be cl

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino responds to rumors

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has reached out to the community to squelch a rumor that the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino is closing.

County joins effort to combat youth tobacco use

Rhonda Silence-

The regular meeting of the Cook County board of commissioners was Tuesday, November 26.

Blizzard dumps over 16 inches of snow in Duluth

Rhonda Silence-

UPDATE: According to the city of Duluth and the National Weather Service, 19 inches of snow has fallen in Duluth and another 1-3 inches is predicted to fall before noon, when the storm begins to move

Snowfall predictions for Thanksgiving weekend. Image courtesy of National Weather Service

Worst of winter storm may miss Cook County

Rhonda Silence-

According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, the forecast remains on track for a powerful winter storm to greatly impact holiday travel this weekend with very heavy snow accumulations likely.<

North Shore Health talks budget, helipad and more

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Finances and operations of North Shore Health are complicated and the hospital district board meets monthly to make decisions that impact Cook County residents and visitors alike.

School answers Violence Prevention Center questions

Rhonda Silence-

School District 166 starts each school board meeting with a time for public comment. At the Nov.

Senator Tina Smith visits Cook County

Rhonda Silence-

Senator Tina Smith visited Cook County yesterday, spending time at Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and North Shore Health and with members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Chippewa.

Reports of the 'Hovland Hum' continue to roll in

Joe Friedrichs-

Along the North Shore, it’s known as the “Hovland Hum.”

Mark Pavelich on the day of his arrest, August 15, 2019 - Cook County Sheriff's Office photo

Hockey great Pavelich awaiting decision on commitment

Rhonda Silence-

Lutsen resident and Olympic gold medalist Mark Pavelich was back in the Cook County courtroom Nov. 25 for a commitment hearing.