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February news from West End townships

The West End townships of Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder hold at least monthly meetings.

Ice fisherman rescued from Greenwood Lake

At approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, a report of four stranded ice fishermen whose snowmobiles became stuck in deep slush on Greenwood Lake came in to the Sheriff’s Office.

A citizen completing a form during a test session for the upcoming 2020 census. Photo courtesy of U.S. Census Bureau

Planning for Census 2020 has begun

Rhonda Silence-

The census of 2020 may seem far away, but the U.S. Census Bureau is working to get the word out about the importance of taking part in its count of citizens now.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

Boundary Waters permitting system delayed until March

Joe Friedrichs-

If you were hoping to book your permit next week for the 2019 paddling season in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, it turns out there’s no rush.

County considers ordinance on short-term rentals

Joe Friedrichs-

The topic of vacation-rental properties was the focus of a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Shed destroyed by fire in Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais Fire Department and Cook County Ambulance were paged to respond to a structure fire at 111 West Third Street in Grand Marais at 2:30 this afternoon, Feb. 20.

A look at the Law Enforcement Log

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.

Mayor talks about zoning and climate change plan

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council met on Wednesday, Feb. 13 and we checked in with Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux after the meeting.

Image courtesy of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Suicide prevention coordinator to visit Cook County Feb. 22

Rhonda Silence-

Tina Nelson, the Northeast Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coordinator, is visiting Cook County on F

Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

County moves forward with updates to mapping system

Joe Friedrichs-

Information was shared during a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Feb.