Media Release from Cook County Minnesota - March 26, 2020

The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution restricting public access to county buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, the public can access county services for the following departments: 

The following list details public access to county buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals are asked to check the county website, www.co.cook.mn.us, for the latest updates, as this list is subject to change.

ASSESSOR

For assistance, please visit www.co.cook.mn.us or contact us at (218) 387-3650. You can also email us at:

• Robert Thompson, County Assessor [email protected]
• Todd Smith, Assistant County Assessor [email protected]
• Rachel Espe, Assessor’s Appraiser [email protected]
• Lisa Kerr, Land Commissioner/Assessor Technical Clerk [email protected]

ATTORNEY

• For crime victim services, contact Leah Ekstrom, (218) 387-3669 or [email protected]
• Requests for Discovery: E-file and serve a discovery request, or contact Jeffrey Morck, (218) 387-3670 or [email protected]
• For data requests, please use the Data Request Form on www.co.cook.mn.us and call (218) 387-3670 with questions

All other county attorney inquiries can be directed to [email protected] or through our general phone line, (218) 387-3670.

AUDITOR

For assistance with voter registration, election filing or property tax information call (218) 387-3640.

• Property Tax Information                                           218-387-3640               [email protected]
• Accounts Payable:                                                        218-387-3641               [email protected]
• Lodging Tax Payments                                                 218-387-3644               [email protected]
• Election filing                                                                 218-387-3643                [email protected]
• Voter Registration                                                        218-387-3640               [email protected]
• Liquor Licensing & Gambling Permits                      218-387-3645               [email protected]
• Other Inquiries                                                               218-387-3646               [email protected]

COMMUNITY CENTER

The Community Center/Extension Office will be staffed and answering phone calls at 387-3015 or by email at [email protected].

COURT ADMINISTRATION

Visit  www.mncourts.gov/emergency.

If you are representing yourself in a court case and need help with court forms or court information, there are a few ways to get help:

• Visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch website at www.mncourts.gov to find basic information on over 40 common legal topics, court forms, videos and tutorials, and more. You can also try the Self-Help Center at www.mncourts.gov/help-topics/self-help-centers.aspx
• Find eFiling information at www.mncourts.gov/efile. For help, call the eFile Support Center at (612) 902-9585 or (844) 918-1724* (*if calling long distance from a landline phone)

Phone:

• Self-Help Center (651) 435-6535
• Carlton (218) 384-9578
• Cook (218) 387-3610
• Lake (218) 834-8330
• SLC – Duluth (218) 726-2460
• SLC – Hibbing (218) 262-0105
• SLC – Virginia (218) 471-7106

Email:

• [email protected]

 HIGHWAY

Residents needing to report road conditions or apply for permits are advised to call (218) 387-3014 for customer service or visit the department's webpage.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Apply online at www.co.cook.mn.us. For questions regarding applications or other services, please call (218) 387-3676, or email [email protected]  or [email protected].

LAND SERVICES

E-permitting applications and vacation rental licensing are available online. You may call the main line at (218) 387-3630. Please use this number as a main form of contact. When calling, please leave a message so that your call can be forwarded to the correct staff member. Messages will be checked throughout the day. You can also email staff at:

• Diana Lindquist, Land Services Secretary [email protected]
• Mitchell Everson, Environmental Health Officer [email protected]
• Joseph Routh, Stormwater/Enforcement Officer/VRBO Administrator [email protected]
• Mitch Travis, Land Use Specialist MN Wetland Conservation Act LGU [email protected]
• Bill Lane, Administrator [email protected]
• Tim Nelson, Director [email protected]

PROBATION

Probation clients should follow the instructions of their assigned probation agent. General inquiries from the public may be made by phone to (218) 387-3672.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

• Health Care and Economic Assistance Programs

• Apply online for cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), childcare or emergency assistance:  applymn.dhs.mn.gov/
• Apply online for Medical Assistance (MA) and other MN health care programs:  mnsure.org
• For questions about public assistance or health care programs:
• Email: [email protected]
• Call: (218) 387-3620
• To submit a paper application, renewal form or verifications:
• Email: [email protected]
• Fax: (218) 387-3020
• Mail:  Cook County Public Health and Human Services, 411 W. 2nd Street Grand Marais, MN 55604
• A drop box is also located on the ramp on the north end of the Cook County courthouse

 

Social Services

Schedule a phone meeting with a social worker

Call (218) 387-3620 during business hours (8 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F)

Make a report of suspected adult maltreatment: (844) 880-1574
Make a report of suspected child maltreatment: call (218) 387-3620 to speak with the intake worker (8 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F) or Cook County Sheriff’s office at (218) 387-3030 (after hours and on weekends)
After business hours, contact local law enforcement or dial 911 in an emergency
Contact the behavioral health crisis line (218) 628-1800 or text MN to 741741


General information

• [email protected]
• Follow us on Facebook

RECORDER’S OFFICE

• Recordings: Title companies can call ahead, and staff will meet them at the door to accept documents for recording. The general public can mail documents to us for recording
• Vital Records (birth and death records): These can be applied for by mail. You can obtain an application on the Recorder’s Office website at www.co.cook.mn.us. Application needs to be completed, notarized and returned to us, along with a fee of $26.00 (check or money order only). Once received, these are processed in an expeditious manner
• Marriage Licenses:  Call for instructions on how to obtain license. Only check, money order or cash is accepted at this time
• Military Discharge: Call for instructions on how to obtain a copy
• Real Estate Documents: Most documents from 1950 to present can be accessed by going to www.idocmarket.com  for a minimal fee. You can access documents right from your computer and pay with a credit card

Please call to find out the cost for copies. You can mail the fee to the Recorder’s Office. Once it is received, the requested documents will be sent to you. You can reach the Recorder’s Office at (218) 387-3060 or (218) 387-3061.

RECYCLING CENTER/BUDGET SHOP:

The Recycling Center and Budget Shop are closed through April 10. Questions may be directed to 218-387-3630. Message will be checked throughout the day.

SHERIFF

A Permit to Carry application must be dropped off in person. To do this, call and schedule an appointment from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Permits to Purchase are being accepted via mail or email. For all other services, please call or email utilizing the information provided below.

Phone:

• Main                                   218-387-3030
• Emergency                         911
• Sheriff Cell                         218-387-5123
• Chief Deputy Cell             218-387-5156
• Email:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• [email protected]

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

For assistance, call (218) 387-3648 or email us:

• Ilena Hansel, District Manager [email protected]
• Theresa Oberg, District Administrator [email protected]
• Phil Larson, Conservation Technician [email protected]
• Michaela Clingaman, Conservation Technician [email protected]
• Amanda Weberg, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator [email protected]

VETERANS SERVICES

Veterans Services can be completed by phone.  The office will remain open normal operating hours of Monday through Thursday from 0800 to 1600 and Fridays from 0800 to 1300. For questions and assistance, please call (218) 387-3639 or email [email protected]. Please include your phone number in your email.