The county board of commissioners convened a substantial meeting on April 22, during which several pivotal decisions were reached. These decisions included the approval of bond sales for crucial work at the Law Enforcement Center and transfer stations, and the resolution of a protracted lawsuit concerning the Cook County Airport.
The Minnesota Department of Health recently posted the 2025 Fish Consumption Guide on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder webpage.
John Bently is the new Postmaster for the Grand Marais post office. John started his job last week. I caught up with him three days after his start. He was busy sorting things in his office, learning where things go and tossing what didn’t need to stay. “Sorry about the mess,” he said with a broad smile.
The Cook County/ Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority approved a $24,000 grant application from Unimoose Enterprises, LLC, at the board's April 15 meeting.
Public Invited to Discuss Federal Policies and Their Impact on Local Communities
With Pat Campanaro stepping aside as the longtime Northland Small Business Development Center Consultant for Cook County, Pete Mott has taken on that role. He started on March 1, working one-on-one at no cost with clients to help with business start-ups or with folks who need assistance with their businesses.
Senator Grant Hauschild (DFLHermantown) has been named Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Ambulance Association, in recognition of his work fighting on behalf of the needs of Minnesota’s Emergency Medical Services.
Cook County Schools is seeking community feedback regarding the possibility of a fall 2025 bond referendum to address the improvements that were in questions 2 and 3 of the November 2024 bond referendum now that a onetime $7 million matching grant has become available.
