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Minnesota State Capitol at night. Photo by Rhonda Silence

State officials working on COVID-19 preparedness for business re-openings

Judy Erickson, the government relations representative for the Cook County Chamber, shared a comprehensive legislative update this week.

Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

Cook County considers property tax deadline flexibility

Joe Friedrichs-

The Cook County Board of Commissioners are considering delaying penalties or interest on tax payments made after the May 15 deadline, giving property owners until later this summer to get current on p

Former CDC representative Frank Ceo now imports respirator masks for medical workers

Frank Ceo, a retired health communications specialist, is putting his past experience with the Centers for Disease Control to good use—from his home on the Gunflint Trail.

Hovland brush fire destroys shed but is quickly extinguished

Rhonda Silence-

A page went out to the Hovland and Colvill Fire Departments and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at 3:46 p.m.

North Shore state parks 'crowded' with visitors from outside the area

Joe Friedrichs-

Illegal camping, large crowds at local state parks and not following social-distancing guidelines are among the reports coming in from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers w

John Butcher, seen here with his wife Julie, is the CEO of Caribou Coffee. They own property on the North Shore. Submitted photo

Caribou Coffee CEO and local property owner engaged with COVID-19 talks at state level

Joe Friedrichs-

Discussions at the state and local levels continue regarding safeguards that could allow more businesses to reopen while keeping their employees and customers safe.