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A vacation rental property in Grand Marais. Photo courtesy of Cascade Vacation Rentals

Legislative deadlock delays change to short-term vacation rental tax classification

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Chamber’s government relations specialist Judy Erickson gave a report to the Chamber at their last meeting on legislative activities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Megan Myers - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Myers appointed ISD 166 acting superintendent

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School District 166 held a special board meeting on Tuesday, September 8 to address the need for a leave of absence for Superintendent Dr. Bill Crandall. Dr.


City hall in downtown Grand Marais. WTIP file photo

City talks dog park, rain garden and snow removal

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council heard requests for a dog park and new snow removal equipment at their last meeting in August.


Emergency lights - File photo Rhonda Silence

Man dies after falling from cliff into Caribou River

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At approximately 9:30 p.m. last night (Sept. 7), Lake County law enforcement received a report of 29-year-old man from Rochester who fell into the Caribou River and was unresponsive. 


School District 166 buses leaving the garage. File photo - Rhonda Silence

COVID-19 case count remains low as new school year set to begin

Joe Friedrichs-

It’s back to school week in Cook County as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter many facets of life across Minnesota.
 


Cook County Sheriff's Office - Photo by Rhonda Silence

A look at July law enforcement reports

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has had a very busy summer. Each week the sheriff's office shares a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center.