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Cook County Sheriff's Office squad car, responding to an emergency - WTIP file photo

A look at the August law enforcement log

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office’s busy summer continued in August.

Two demonstrations--BIPOC and Trump Train--line Highway 61 in Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-

For several months, a demonstration has been held at 5 p.m.

Levy, childcare and clean air on ISD 166 agenda

Rhonda Silence-

The September 17 meeting of the School District 166 school board started on a high note, with a report from the school's student representative, Hazel Oberholtzer.

County Auditor talks mail ballots and election security

Rhonda Silence-

A reminder went out to postal customers last week, reminding anyone voting by mail-in ballot to allow plenty of time for their ballot to make it to its destination and be counted.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Low COVID-19 case count no reason to let guard down, local healthcare officials say

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County remains the only county in Minnesota with a single-digit case count of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic.

District 3 Senate candidates Hogan and Bakk talk with WTIP

Joe Friedrichs-

Christopher Hogan and Tom Bakk will be on the ballot this November for Minnesota Senate District 3.

Hogan is the Republican candidate (GOP).

Cedar Grove Business Park - File photo, Rhonda Silence

EDA asks city to consider adding "services" to business park allowed use

It seems that zoning in some form or another comes up at every meeting of the Grand Marais City Council.

Man missing overnight found safe on Daniels Lake trail

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff's Office received a call just before 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, reporting that one person from their group of three hikers on the Border Route Trail had gone missing.

New wolves at Isle Royale are reproducing, harvesting moose

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Gray wolves that were taken to Michigan's Isle Royale National Park to rebuild its nearly extinct population are forming social groups and staking out territory — promising signs despite hea

Black bear in Cook County. Photo by Kevin Kramer

Cook County bear hunters finding success to start the season

Joe Friedrichs-

Bear hunters in Minnesota harvested more than 2,550 bears through Sept. 13, a significant increase through the same time span last year.