Application Deadline Extended for FEMA Individual Assistance
ST. PAUL –Homeowners and renters who suffered damage to their property from the severe storms and floods of June 16 -July 4 have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance.
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Matters of Record
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the punishment exceeds $125 and/or ten days in jail and/or includes one year of supervised adult probation. It is the Cook County News-Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.
Over 75 partner communities selected in first-round of UMN program awards
Dozens of communities in every part of the state are already benefiting from the University of Minnesota’s new Empowering Small Minnesota Communities (ESMC) program. Locally, Phase 1 awards included working with a consortium of cities and counties including Schroeder, Lutsen, Grand Marais and Grand Portage alongside MN Extension.
Flintlock Range Association Update
On the evening of September 18, the Flintlock Range Association held its regular monthly meeting. Their monthly meetings are held to update members and the community on the progress of the development of the Flintlock Sports Park, which will be developed on FS Road 304 up the Gunflint Trail.
MN DEED gives a snapshot of Cook County’s economy
Recently, the Minnesota Department of Employment andEconomicDevelopment (DEED) released a profile of Cook County. The report was layered with facts; not all of which there was space to print here, but below are some I found interesting.
Bruce Futterer wins six blue ribbons in a national carving contest
One of America's best caricature woodcarvers grew up in Grand Marais. Bruce Futterer, a 1972 CCHS graduate and summer resident, won six blue ribbons in the 2024 Caricature Carvers of America contest 'Carvin' The Rockies.' The third annual twoday competition was held Sept.
Minnesota leaders mark 100 days until ‘forever chemical’ prevention law takes effect
Local businesses find opportunity under new law that protects health, the environment, and economy In 100 days, Minnesotans will have safer options when they purchase everyday products that are required to be made without PFAS. And today, state leaders celebrated the work of three Minnesota-based companies already making their products without PFAS ahead of the 2023 PFAS Prevention Act that takes effect Jan.
Meet Dean Berglund, candidate for the District 4 Cook County Commissioner seat
Dean Berglund is running for the Cook County Commissioner seat in District 4. Born and raised in Cook County, Dean has been a business owner for more than 41 years.
Meet Harley Droba, Candidate for the (03A) Minnesota House of Representatives
The Cook County News-Herald reached out to Harley Droba (D), and asked the International Falls mayor who is running against Roger Skraba (R) the incumbent about his reasons for running. Below is an introductory and the answers to a few questions posed to Harley.