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The Superior National Forest wildfire incident management team - Photo courtesy of Steve Schug

Tofte man travels with Forest Service fire management team

Rhonda Silence-

With the numerous wildfires across the United States, the U.S. Forest Service needs helps managing these incidents. Sometimes, they end out a call for assistance from Forest Service retirees.


Childcare in Cook County is overseen by Cook County Public Health and Human Services

Childcare--the county's role

Rhonda Silence-

Hearing that it can be a challenge to find childcare in Cook County is not a suprise to the people at Cook County Public Health and Human Services.


Wisconsin Street in downtown Grand Marais would be impacted by the ordinance change - Photo courtesy of City of Grand Marais

Grand Marais Planning Commission recommends change to downtown lodging rules

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After several months of gathering information, the Grand Marais Planning Commission met at city hall on Tuesday, August 21 to again consider whether or not lodging should be allowed on the first floor


 

County will discuss 2019 budget during town hall meetings

Joe Friedrichs-

The Cook County Board of Commissioners, along with county staff, are hosting a series of town hall meetings in September to discuss the 2019 county budget.


 

Take precautions to avoid problem bears

Rhonda Silence-

The latest report from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers included the news of a mother bear with two cubs entering structures in the mid-Gunflint Trail area. 


 

Sheriff reminds public of telephone scams

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It's happened to all of us. We pick up the phone to hear an unwanted -- and often unfriendly -- voice seeking money or wanting access to our personal information.


Photo courtesy of North Shore Hospital

Hospital lights stay bright despite public concern

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There was a meeting of the Cook County Hospital District Board Thursday, Aug. 23. The August meeting is typically when the hospital board sets the levy for the upcoming year.


Swim meet on March 11, 2017 at the YMCA. All photos by Martha Marnocha

County administrator talks YMCA costs for taxpayers

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.
 


Work is under way in Mountain Iron on the Iron Tykes Daycare - Photo by Shawntel Gruba

Iron Range addressing childcare issues with new facility

Rhonda Silence-

As many local parents and employers know, finding adequate daycare can be a struggle.


Bill Hansen

Childcare in Cook County: seeking solutions

Rhonda Silence-

Although Cook County is a wonderful place to live and raise a family, for some it can be a difficult place to live.