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Updated: Winter storm watch for Cook County from Tuesday evening through noon on Thursday

Feb 16, 2026 10:22AM ● By Editor

Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility - NOAA - February 16, 2026

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Meet your Cook County Neighbor: Chris Lindholm

Feb 16, 2026 09:47AM ● By Editor

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Chris Lindholm - Boreal Community Media - February 14, 2026

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Getting to know CedarSun Electric

Feb 16, 2026 09:43AM ● By Content Editor

Wendi and Steve run the electrical and solar company together, serving all of Cook County and Grand Portage. The company specializes in electrical service and solar systems, including off-grid and battery setups.

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February Cook County Hospital Board Meeting

Feb 15, 2026 06:12AM ● By Editor

The regular meeting of the Cook County Hospital District Board will be held Thursday February 19, 2026 - North Shore Health - February 15, 226

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Calling All Neighbors: Pincushion Mountain annual Women’s Ski Social is Monday, February 16, 1-4 p.m.

Feb 14, 2026 08:41AM ● By Editor

The “neighborly ski” theme honors the community of women in Cook County committed to reaching out to engage women of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in enjoying the area’s Nordic ski culture - February 14, 2026

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Minnesota communities observe annual Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives

Feb 13, 2026 12:57PM ● By Content Editor

Across the nation, February 14 is recognized as a Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) - Boreal Community Media - Feb 13, 2026

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Senate postpones vote on resolution to overturn northern Minnesota mining ban

Feb 13, 2026 11:31AM ● By Content Editor

The United States Senate has delayed a vote on House Joint Resolution 140 (H.J. Res. 140), a measure that would cancel a 20-year federal mining ban in Northern Minnesota, set in 2023 by then-President Joe Biden - Boreal - Feb 13, 2026

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Cook County Connections: Welcome and Congratulations to New Employees and Promoted Employees

Feb 13, 2026 09:12AM ● By Content Editor

We want to publicly celebrate our recent Cook County, MN, hires, but respect that some prefer not to bask in the limelight. Not all our available positions are filled by newcomers; at times, there are highly skilled and experienced staff aboard who are able to transition within our ranks - Cook County - Feb 13, 2026

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Community group forms nonprofit, signs purchase agreement for 80-acre Sawtooth Bluff property

Feb 12, 2026 12:59PM ● By Content Editor

Preserve the Bluff, a newly formed nonprofit, has signed an agreement to purchase 80 acres of undeveloped land on the Sawtooth Bluff from landowner John Scheef for $475,000. The organization, which is dedicated to preserving the ecological and scenic value of the Grand Marais watershed and bluff area, is scheduled to close on the property in mid-February 2026 - Boreal - Feb 12, 2026

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Border Czar Tom Homan announces conclusion of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

Feb 12, 2026 11:59AM ● By Content Editor

White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced today that Operation Metro Surge, the federal immigration enforcement initiative in Minnesota, is ending. Speaking at a press conference in Minneapolis, Homan confirmed that he "proposed the conclusion of the operation" and that "President Trump has concurred" with the recommendation - Boreal - Feb 12, 2026

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