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Cook County musher Jake Leingang. Submitted photo

Aspiring Cook County musher denied permit by commissioners

A Cook County resident who aspired to start a kennel and mushing operation east of Grand Marais had his permit denied by the county commissioners Tuesday, May 25.

School District 166 approves new superintendent contract

Rhonda Silence-

After voting to hire Christopher Lindholm at a special meeting on May 19, the school board of ISD 166 had a regular monthly meeting on May 20.

Community members gather in Harbor Park for George Floyd Memorial

Rhonda Silence-

May 25 marks the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by then-police officer Derek Chauvin.

Sheriff Pat Eliasen - Photo courtesy of Cook County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff reflects on changes in law enforcement on anniversary of George Floyd's murder

Rhonda Silence-

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by then-police officer Derek Chauvin.

To mask or not to mask? Cook County residents and businesses navigate new guidance

Joe Friedrichs-

The lifting of the statewide mask mandate in Minnesota by Gov.

Christopher Lindholm at Pequot Lakes Schools is the next ISD 166 superintendent - Submitted photo

School District 166's new superintendent speaks to WTIP

At the regular school board meeting on May 20, it was announced that negotiations were complete and School District 166 officially has its new superintendent, Christopher Lindholm.

A film shoot in St. Louis County - Photo courtesy of Upper Midwest Film Office

Upper Midwest Film Office working to bring more productions to the North Shore

Rhonda Silence-

The Upper Midwest Film Office is an interesting organization, working to bring movie and TV productions to the midwest--and to the No

Grace Grinager is the public health supervisor in Cook County. Submitted photo

Grace Grinager honored by Norway House in Minneapolis for pandemic response

Joe Friedrichs-

When Grace Grinager started working in the Cook County Public Health Department in November 2018, she had no idea a global pandemic was waiting on the doorstep.

The 'UT' references an unorganized territory road in Cook County. Photo by Jennifer Schulz

New 'unorganized territory' road signs equate to more funding for Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Though change can often be a difficult process for some, new road signs are a good thing for the Cook County Highway Department this year.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

Researchers keep watchful eye on spread of aquatic invasive species near the BWCA

Joe Friedrichs-

The Minnesota fishing opener was Saturday, May 15. Many anglers took to the waters of Cook County lakes over the opener.