January 2025
Senator Klobuchar Sworn Into The 119th Congress
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement after being sworn into the 119th Congress.
Ask a Trooper
Question: I see the sign boards along the highway with different messages posted. Do they use these for Amber Alerts? I know I get the alert on my phone and was just curious.
The Public Is Invited to Share Input on the North Shore Management Plan
The North Shore Management Board is inviting the public to participate in an important new survey aimed at gathering public input on the North Shore Management Plan. This survey is part of a broader effort to better understand the challenges we face and to a guide for future development while maintaining the unique character of the shore for all.
New Hospital board members are sworn in at a special hospital board meeting
Cook County Deputy Court Administrator Kim Shepard gave the Oath of Office to newly elected North Shore Health Hospital board of directors Milan Schmidt-District 2 and Sam Usem-District 4 at the special hospital board meeting held Thursday, January 2. Both new board members terms expire on December 31, 2028.
December 2024 Lodging Tax Report
Attached is the December 2024 Lodging Tax Report from the Auditor's Office for October 2024 collections. The Visit Cook County Income Study shows that October collections were up 3.1% over 2023, and Fiscal-Year-to-Date collections are up 0.1%. Compared to fiscal year 19-20, October collections are up 45.9%. Please recall that last month, the Auditor's Office reported a larger late payer in the Gunflint Tourism Association region, and both last month's and this month's lodging tax collection are reported for October instead of being split between September and October.
Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race has moved its starting date to February 8
The Gunflint Mail Run sled dog race was postponed due to poor trail conditions and rescheduled to start on Saturday, February 8.
Columnist James Egan moves but promises to send an occasional column
James Egan has been writing a popular outdoor column for the Cook County News-Herald for the last four years or so, and it has been well-received by our readers.
Preventing Fraud & Scams
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