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Hospital administrator discusses first COVID-19 case in Cook County

Cook County confirmed the first case of COVID-19 June 10, noting that the infected person is a male resident of Cook County in his 30s.

The polling place at the Grand Portage Community Log Building was arranged to maintain physical distancing. Submitted photo.

Grand Portage election board explains COVID-19 prevention measures for voters

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa held its primary for two seats on the Tribal Council on Tuesday, June 9.

Cook County reports first confirmed case of COVID-19

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County confirmed the first case of COVID-19 today, noting that the infected person is a male resident of Cook County in his 30s.

City council to consider downtown business coalition request

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais City Council has been meeting weekly since its declaration of a state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

WTIP sets candidate forums, see who filed for county board

Joe Friedrichs-

There are two seats up for election this year on the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

The Old Log Community building was the polling place for the Tuesday, June 9 primary election. Submitted photo

Grand Portage Tribal Council primary results announced

Rhonda Silence-

Unofficial results have been shared in the Tuesday, June 9 Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal Council primary.

Firefighters and street crews work to clean up the fuel spill from the accident at the temporary stoplight. Submitted photo

Pickup collides with semi at temporary stoplight on the old Gunflint Trail

Rhonda Silence-

Emergency responders were paged to a collision between a pickup truck and a semi at the temporary stoplight on 5th Street in Grand Marais this afternoon, June 9.

Kate and Steve Surbaugh got their start in Cook County at Sawbill Canoe Outfitters in the early '90s. Submitted photo

Cook County couple navigate careers, family life amid COVID-19 pandemic

Joe Friedrichs-

On many levels, Cook County residents Kate and Steve Surbaugh had every reason to believe 2020 was going to be an ideal year.

Truck in ditch caused June 4 Gunflint Trail traffic detour

Rhonda Silence-

Motorists traveling near the Gunflint Hills Golf Course on June 4 may have had to make a temporary detour as a large commercial vehicle was removed from the ditch after a tire blowout.

Cook County sign at the Cook-Lake county border - Submitted photo

Sheriff says tree placed on Highway 61 out of fear of 'spreading COVID-19 in Cook County'

Joe Friedrichs-

There were local whispers several months ago of closing Highway 61 at the Cook County line due to fears of the new coronavirus.