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

A tax policy confusion: Where do short-term rental properties fit?

Property owners and businesses in Cook County that operate short-term rentals could see large increases in their property taxes in the coming years if a state directive becomes reality.

U.S. Forest Service Tofte Ranger District map showing the location of Lichen Lake - Image courtesy of U.S. Forest Service

Lichen Lake canoeists found safe

Rhonda Silence-

A late night page sent Cook County Search and Rescue out on an extensive search on Tuesday, June 11.

Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, May 13-27

Rhonda Silence-

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.

Planning commission approves opening bulk of Gunflint Trail to ATV use

Joe Friedrichs-

About a dozen people showed up at the Cook County Courthouse June 12 for a public hearing that could open a large section of the Gunflint Trail to ATV use.

Jan Sivertson discusses the county's communication policy

County board approves $25,000 loan for former commissioner

Joe Friedrichs-

Former Cook County Commissioner Jan Sivertson made a request to the county’s revolving loan fund for $25,000 to make improvements to her art gallery in downtown Grand Marais.

Bids for Grand Marais Highway 61 reconstruction higher than expected

Bids for the reconstruction of Highway 61 from Cutface Creek, through the City of Grand Marais, to just before County Road 14 in Colvill, have come in much higher than anticipated.

Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

Cook County approves new assessor

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County has a new assessor.

Public hearing Wednesday about ATV use on Gunflint Trail

Joe Friedrichs-

A public hearing on the proposed changes that could potentially open a large section of the Gunflint Trail to ATV use is set for Wednesday (June 12) at approximately 5:30 p.m.

County board training doesn't violate Open Meeting Law

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, June 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. for a work session intended to improve the way commissioners interact with one another.

County officials talk PHHS funding

Joe Friedrichs-

The 2018 financial report for the Cook County Public Health and Human Services Department was shared during a public meeting of the PHHS Board May 21.