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2026 Cook County infrastructure projects

Jan 09, 2026 09:09AM ● By Content Editor

With the 2025 construction season wrapped up at the Highway Department, we are already working on projects for the 2026 season. Projects are slated throughout the county, from up the Gunflint to Grand Marais, and over to Hovland - Cook County, MN - Jan 9, 2026

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Cook County to hold Town Hall on proposed dissolution of Subordinate Governmental Service Districts

Jan 09, 2026 09:05AM ● By Editor

As defined by Minnesota Statute 375B, an SGSD is a mechanism for owners of private roadways to maintain their roads and equitably share costs when a homeowners' association is not in place or is unable to effectively manage the road - Boreal - January 9, 2026

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Local and Tribal entities respond to fatal ICE shooting as MN BCA "reluctantly" withdraws from investigation following FBI jurisdictional shift

Jan 08, 2026 11:36AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced its "reluctant" withdrawal from the investigation into a fatal shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel in a statement released on January 8, 2026 - Boreal - Jan 8, 2026

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Firefighter I & II Certification Course Coming to Cook County

Jan 08, 2026 09:59AM ● By Content Editor

A Firefighter I & Firefighter II (NFPA 1001) certification course will be offered in Hovland, running from January 12 through May 2. This comprehensive training program is designed for individuals interested in becoming certified firefighters to support their local community and neighbors - Boreal - Jan 8, 2026

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Cook County Seeking Applicants for Two Vacancies on the Planning Commission

Jan 07, 2026 11:46AM ● By Editor

The Planning Commission plays a critical role in advising the Cook County Board of Commissioners on land use matters that affect the county’s communities, natural resources, and long-term development - Cook County - January 7, 2026

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Track Down a Good Book This Winter at the Grand Marais Public Library

Jan 07, 2026 08:24AM ● By Content Editor

This winter, the Grand Marais Public Library invites the community to Track Down a Good Book through its all-ages Winter Reading Program, running Monday, January 12, through Friday, March 27 - January 7, 2026

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Cook County request for proposals for photographs for community resource directory website

Jan 06, 2026 08:06AM ● By Content Editor

Cook County is seeking proposals from photographers to provide high-quality digital images to be featured as a backdrop carousel for a community resource directory website. The name of the website will be “Thrive Together: A Cook County Community Resource Guide" - Cook County, MN - Jan 6, 2026

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Cooperative Listening with Mike Lewis: Alpha Consumer Residency Brings Experimental Music and Student Workshops to Grand Marais

Jan 06, 2026 08:04AM ● By Editor

These concerts are part of a weekend residency that pairs immersive, collaborative performances with hands-on engagement for local students - North Shore Music Association - January 6, 2026

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Proper disposal of holiday greens in Cook County

Jan 05, 2026 10:30AM ● By Content Editor

Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our landscapes on trees and boughs brought into Minnesota from other states - CISMA - January 5, 2026

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Meet your Cook County Neighbor: Missy Hackett

Jan 05, 2026 08:01AM ● By Editor

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Missy Hackett - Boreal Community Media - January 4, 2026

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