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Some local residents 'appalled' by treatment of county employees

Human suffering has no place in the community or in the workings of local government, according to County Attorney Molly Hicken.

Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, Sept. 24-30

Rhonda Silence-

Each week the Cook County Sheriff’s Office provides a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center. WTIP requested more information on the following incidents.

A bright future for Hovland lighting design company

Rhonda Silence-

It can be a challenge to operate a business in rural Cook County, but Jim Miller does just that from one of the most remote parts of the county, in Hovland.

Balloon debris on a Great Lakes beach. Submitted photo

Michigan researcher tracking balloon debris near Lake Superior

Joe Friedrichs-

A University of Michigan graduate student and researcher is tracking balloon litter near Lake Superior to raise awareness of how balloons impact the environment.

While the city focuses on costs of the Highway 61 project, the fate of these elm trees is still uncertain. Photo J. Friedrichs

A closer look at the city's Highway 61 costs

Rhonda Silence-

The reconstruction of Highway 61 through the City of Grand Marais has been an ongoing topic on the city council agenda.

This group of vehicles followed the proposed B2B route through Cook County. Photo by Scott Benolken

Group supporting Twin Metals, motorized B2B route requests funds from Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

A group that advocates for proposed copper-nickel mines and the Border-to-Border Touring Route in northern Minnesota is requesting that Cook County pay it more than $2,000 annually to support their mi