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Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Cook County to hold two Truth in Taxation meetings this year

Joe Friedrichs-

There’ve been some marathon Truth in Taxation meetings in Cook County in recent years, but the 2020 meeting will shatter all records when it comes to the official length of the annual event wher


Cook County line. Submitted photo

COVID-19 numbers continue to rise near the North Shore

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County public health officials received notice of 15 new COVID-19 cases in recent days. The 15 new cases came between Nov. 30 and the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 25.


The Cook County News-Herald has been sold. WTIP file photo Joe Friedrichs

Cook County News-Herald sold to new owners

Rhonda Silence-
UPDATE: According to the Minnesota Department of Revenue, the News-Herald sold to a group based in New Jersey operating under the name Fifteen Grand LLC.

North Shore Health and Care Center is located in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Facilities director talks pandemic response at Grand Marais hospital

Joe Friedrichs-

Chris Lange is the facilities director at North Shore Health and a member of the organization's incident command team for dealing with COVID-19.
 


James Joerke is the county administrator in Cook County. Submitted photo

County administrator shares update ahead of Truth in Taxation meeting

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County has been working with officials in Grand Marais, the Grand Portage Tribal Council, local townships and multiple partners in the healthcare and business communities to prevent the spread of


Trapping is common in parts of Cook County. Photo by Matthew Baxley

Dog caught in trap up the Gunflint Trail sparks concerns for pet owners

Joe Friedrichs-

A resident from the Mid-Gunflint Trail area contacted WTIP recently to share the details of an incident about their pet getting caught in the grip of a trap set near Poplar Lake.


Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Local physician shares encouraging message ahead of Thanksgiving

Joe Friedrichs-

In recent weeks media coverage about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,  including WTIP reporting, focused on Thanksgiving, breaking from traditional family gatherings and limiting social interaction


Assistant Principal Mitch Dorr sharing daily announcements - 11-20-20. Screenshot courtesy of School District 166

A report on fall sports, a look ahead at school activities

Rhonda Silence-
Fall sports at School District 166 finished up just before Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that all school sports needed to come to a halt.

Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay. WTIP file photo

Administrator shares more information on situation at Silver Bay Veterans Home

Rhonda Silence-
The North Shore was saddened to hear the news on November 20 that COVID-19 has taken the lives of five residents at the Minnesota V