Minnesota counties and residents benefit from PILT payments

Counties collect Payment in Lieu of Taxes for state-owned land not subject to property tax. Cook County to receive $378,600.94 in 2019. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 2019 Read More »

Millions watch U of M doctor tell teens not to vape

A University of Minnesota medical school resident is taking her message about the dangers of vaping to where teens may be most likely to see it — on the TikTok video-based social media app.By Tim Nelson of Minnesota Public Radio News - September 21, 2019 Read More »

Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears

Protests are being held in coordination with the global strike in more than a dozen Minnesota cities including Grand Marais. By Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Christine T. Nguyen of Minnesota Public Radio News - September 20, 2019 Read More »

Computer Security Workshop coming Tuesday

The lunch and learn workshop is coming Tuesday, September 24 at 11:30am at Cook County Higher Education - September 17, 2019 Read More »

Cook County Community Foundation Oktoberfest Fund Raiser coming Wednesday

The annual fundraising event will be held at Yoyageur Brewing Company on Wednesday, September 25 from 5-7PM. From The Cook County Community Foundation - September 18, 2019. Read More »

Cook County Chamber announces nominees for 2019 Business Awards

There are over twenty nominees in three categories. Chamber members have until Wednesday, October 2 to cast their votes. From the Cook County Chamber of Commerce - September 18, 2019 Read More »

Rise in Lake Superior levels ties 1952 record

Since 1952, the average water level for Lake Superior has been 602.17 feet above sea level. This year it is up by about one foot to 603.22 feet. By Kim Strom of yourdailyglobe.com - September 18, 2019 Read More »