Gorge Rescue on Superior Hiking Trail
On Sunday, December 31, at approximately 3:27 p.m. Cook County dispatch received a call that two people had slid down a gorge and needed rescue. The people were hiking on the Superior Hiking Trail north of Schroeder MN when the accident happened. It was also reported that a dog had slid down as well. The hiking trail was on the edge of an approximately 50-foot gorge. The victims were described as a 60-year-old male and a 35-year-old male, and a 60-70 lb. dog. As responders arrived it was learned that one person had made it out, but the other person and the dog were still at the bottom. At the time of this release, there were no injuries associated with this call. Dispatched to the scene were Cook County Deputies, North Shore Health Ambulance, Cook County Search & Rescue, Tofte First Responders, Minnesota DNR Conservation Officers, Cook County Ropes Team, and USFS Law Enforcement.
Cook County Commissioners hold 2024 organizational meeting
Cook County Commissioners didn't waste any time getting to business at their first meeting of the new year on January 2, 2024. To open the meeting, following the Pledge of Allegiance, Board Chair Ann Sullivan asked who was interested in serving as the board chair for 2024.
Hospital board holds closed session to discuss potential lawsuits
In the wake of Dr. Bruce Dahlman's dismissal by Wapiti, the firm that hired Dr. Dahlman to work in the emergency room at North Shore Health, many questions and accusations have been leveled at the hospital board and the administration by former workers who have been troubled by the alleged protocols used to dismiss worker's.
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2023 Public Health and Human Services Department Year in Review 2023 was another transformative year for the Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) department marked by significant staffing changes, increased inter-agency partnerships, and the completion of the five-year Cook County community health assessment. Our team also responded to a significant increase in workload in 2023.
DNR, county sheriffs warn of poor ice conditions across Minnesota
Widespread rain, wind and unseasonably warm weather during recent days have degraded ice conditions throughout the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. While the week between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays has become popular among the owners of deluxe fish houses (known also as wheelhouses), conditions so far this winter mean few, if any, areas of the state have the ice thickness necessary for these types of ice structures.
John Beargrease Sled Dog Race Officials cancel 2024 race
The U.S. longest sled dog marathon outside of Alaska was canceled this week because of a lack of snow.
Early puck stopper celebrates women’s professional hockey league
Anticipation has built over the years about a professional women’s hockey team being formed. They finally succeeded as the PWHL Minnesota with the first home game January 6 at the Xcel Energy center with a large attendance to witness a part of “herstory”.
Vikings beat International Falls, fall to Greenway in holiday tournament
The Cook County Vikings won their first game in the Ely Holiday tournament against International Falls 65-52. The game was played on Wednesday, December 27, with a game to follow on December 28.
Grand Marais Planning and Zoning Commission okays Mayhew Inn’s owners plan to add stores, restaurant, lounge and lodging downtown Grand Marais under one roof
Joel Saint John, owner of the Mayhew Inn, unveiled his plans for a 10,000-square-foot mixed-use development to the Grand Marais Planning Commission on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Saint John said he and his wife will be the sole owners of the building, with no outside investors.