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Housing is a key issue facing Cook County. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Five Cook County residents selected to serve on HRA board

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Five local residents will address the community’s housing needs following their appointment to the first ever Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) board in Cook County.


Eagle Mountain trailhead - Photo by Jimmy Emerson, via Flickr

Extreme weather hampers medical rescue on Eagle Mountain trail

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While most of the county was hunkered down waiting out a thunderstorm and tornado warning, some Cook County volunteers were out on the trail on a medical rescue effort.


Cook County courthouse - Photo by Rhonda Silence

County officials again consider facility needs for public health, law enforcement

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Cook County officials and the local budget advisory committee are once again exploring the need for increased work space inside various facilities, including public health and the sheriff’s depa


A COVID-19 precaution reminder at School District 166. Photo by Rhonda Silence

New cases of COVID-19 at School District 166

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On Thursday, October 7, the Cook County COVID-19 website was updated, letting the community know that there were 10 new cases in the previous week, bringing the total number of cases to 234 since

Wild rice life cycle image obtained from original artwork created by Kendra Nordgren PhD, 2020. Courtesy of UMN

University of MN studying possible health benefits of manoomin

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Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis and the second leading cause of cancer death for all Minnesotans.


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Variance approval for Angry Trout and Planning Commission appointment at city meeting

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The last meeting of the Grand Marais City Council for September included approval of a variance for the Angry Trout restaurant and the appointment of a new member of the Grand Marais Planning Commissi


Vaccinations for Cook County will continue throughout 2021. WTIP file photo

Cook County residents wait as Moderna seeks clearance for COVID booster doses

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Last month, the Food and Drug Administration authorized booster shots of Pfizer’s vaccine for older Americans and other groups with heightened vulnerability to COVID-19.