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Cook County School District 166 - WTIP file photo

Cook County Schools COVID-19 case update

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On Saturday, Sept. 26, WTIP received the following statement from Cook County Schools Principal and acting ISD 166 Superintendent Megan Myers:


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

WTIP talks with the new Cook County administrator

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James Joerke is the new county administrator for Cook County.


House mouse enjoys the cabin life. Photo courtesy of Lynette Schimming.

Rodents run rampant on North Shore in fall 2020

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Plant the tune “Rags to Riches” in your mind… Now replace ‘rags’ with ‘bears’ and &


Geologist Terry Boerboom of the Minnesota Geological Survey does field research in Cook County. Submitted photo

Geologist shares update on North Shore research in 2020

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Despite being over a billion years old, rock outcroppings along the North Shore of Lake Superior and throughout the boundary waters region continue to captivate curious onlookers in modern times.


School District 166 - Eagle entrance

CCHS football and volleyball to begin next week

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The Minnesota State High School League this week approved fall seasons for football and volleyball after having decided previously to postpone the sports to next spring.


Coronavirus, COVID-19. Image courtesy of the CDC

Cook County reports seventh COVID-19 case, first since mid-August

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After more than a month since the last case of COVID-19 was reported in Cook County, a seventh local resident has tested positive for the new coronavirus.


Highway engineer Robbie Hass and his wife, Kaitlin. Submitted photo

New highway engineer preps for first winter in Cook County

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With winters that can last for more than half of the year and a short window for construction and other projects, the Cook County Highway Department staff are rarely lacking for important tasks or goa


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Cook County Board sets preliminary levy increase of just over four percent

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Affordable housing, property taxes, the 2021 budget and the future of how county government operates through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic were among the key talking points during a busy meeting of th


Minnesota Department of Health. WTIP file photo

State health officials will visit multiple Cook County homes this week for COVID-19 testing

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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is conducting a voluntary statewide survey through the end of September to help officials better understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the state, including


Mike Flack is the medical supplies coordinator at North Shore Health. Submitted photo

Creative thinking helps Grand Marais hospital navigate supply shortage during pandemic

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As is the case for many Minnesotans, 2020 has proved to be an interesting year for North Shore Health employee Mike Flack.