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Speaking with Senator Tom Bakk "on the road"

Rhonda Silence-

It’s been nearly a year since Senator Tom Bakk changed his political party affiliation from DFL to Independent.

Icelandite Coastal Fen site in Cook County. Photo by Bry Persing, Minnesota DNR

Cook County approves new Scientific and Natural Area near Lake Superior

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County is one step closer to having another state recognized Scientific and Natural Area (SNA).

Minnesota State Patrol image courtesy of MN Department of Public Safety

Single vehicle crash in Lutsen sends two men to the hospital

A single-vehicle crash in Lutsen sent two men to the hospital just after 11 a.m. today.

Grand Marais hospital administrator shares update on pandemic, vaccination mandates

Joe Friedrichs-

A new federal vaccine mandate that all employers with more than 100 workers require them to be vaccinated or test for the virus weekly, is affecting about 80 million Americans.

Sheriff's office seeking citizen translators

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office encounters people from all walks of life, including visitors to the community from other countries who may not be able to speak English.

Lake County School District changes policy to require masks for elementary students

Rhonda Silence-

On September 16, the Lake Superior School District, which includes the Two Harbors and Silver Bay schools, reported three positive cases of COVID-19 at Minnehaha Elementary School and one case at Two

Garry Gamble's run as columnist in local newspaper comes to an end

Joe Friedrichs-

While noting what he describes as “opposing voice(s)” who cast false accusations and a misrepresentation of his words, former county commissioner and local newspaper columnist Garry Gamble

Reports of cell service on the Gunflint Trail as autumn arrives

Joe Friedrichs-

Word travels fast on the Gunflint Trail, particularly now that people can send text messages and make calls from a cell phone.

Sarah Waddle named next director of local community center

Joe Friedrichs-

A Cook County resident will be, appropriately enough, the next director of the local community center.

Two huskies were found, apparently abandoned, on the Sawbill Trail on Sept. 21. Photo courtesy of Arrowhead Animal Rescue

Sheriff's Office seeking information on abandoned huskies

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance from the public in locating the owners of two dogs apparently abandoned on the Sawbill Trail in Tofte September 21.