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County highway engineer resigns, speaks with WTIP

Cook County’s Highway Engineer, David Betts, submitted his resignation this week stating he has accepted another job opportunity.

Airport manager gives update on remodel, grant funding

The Cook County/Grand Marais Airport recently received a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for $67,500.

CCHS graduate pursuing an interesting career

Rhonda Silence-

Cook County High School graduates go on to a variety of interesting careers…one such graduate is Aubry Lewis who is pursuing a career in the field of cannabis.

Cooperation Station working to reopen for childcare

Rhonda Silence-

There have been some challenges and changes at the Cooperation Station, a childcare facility in Grand Maris. It's not yet known when the facility will open again, but that is the goal.

Courthouse awarded security improvement funds

Six courthouses in mostly rural counties of Northeastern Minnesota will see security upgrades thanks to a statewide funding program. As a part of the program Cook County received $17,500.

Dogs and fireworks don't mix

Rhonda Silence-

Although most people enjoy the fireworks during the 4th of July, many pets are frightened by the celebration.

DNR researcher talks wolves and their impact on Minnesota moose

One in every three Minnesota moose calves born in 2016 was likely killed by either a bear or wolf, according to Glenn DelGiudice, the DNR's moose project leader in the research unit.

No injuries in Grand Marais vehicle-pedestrian accident

Rhonda Silence-

An elderly driver will likely undergo a driving evaluation after striking a pedestrian at the stoplight in Grand Marais last Thursday.

EDA gives update on Lutsen housing project to county board

Staffing issues for the sheriff’s department and an update from the EDA on a workforce housing project in Lutsen were talking points during a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on

County board hears local reports on climate change

Cook County residents Olya Wright and George Wilkes discussed potential impacts of climate change on the local level during a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, June 27.