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Jan Sivertson reflects on tenure as county commissioner

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Dec. 18. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.

Red pine canopy - Photo by Brett Whaley, Flickr

Forest Service silviculturist on George Washington Pines tree health

The U.S. Forest Service is in the midst of planning for the Kimball Vegetation Management Project Area.

Mayor on new council member, highway corridor and more

Rhonda Silence-

The city of Grand Marais met on Wednesday, December 12 and during that meeting the council selected a new council member, gave a Truth-in-Taxation presentation and talked about the changes ahead for t

Northern pike caught in a remote Cook County lake. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Pike spearing is legal, taking place in Cook County

With solid ice now available on most Cook County lakes, ice anglers and spearers are gearing up for winter fishing action. For many, winter is a time to seek out the eager-to-bite northern pike.

Cook County YMCA--memberships, history and finances

Rhonda Silence-

When the planning was under way for the opening of the Cook County Community YMCA, there was a lot of discussion about what it would take for the YMCA to succeed.

Craig Schulte is new city councilor

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council met Wednesday, Dec. 12, and the first order of business was selecting a citizen to fill a council vacancy.

Superintendent answers levy and language questions

Rhonda Silence-

The school board of School District 166 will be meeting on Thursday, December 13 for a regular meeting and for its Truth-in-Taxation session.

County considers participation in "Speak Your Peace" civility project

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution to take part in the “Speak Your Peace” civility project.

The building that sat vacant for more than a decade in Tofte has been removed. Photo courtesy of Rob Dieter

"Downtown" Tofte sees some changes

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At one time, North Shore realtor Eva Judkins planned to operate a wedding chapel and retail store on a property near Bluefin Bay Resort and the Tofte Town Park.

Cook County's levy to increase by 5.99 percent

Joe Friedrichs-

During a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Dec. 11, the county set the final levy for 2019 at an increase of 5.99 percent.