Emergency quarantine on wood movement put in place for Jackson County, quarantine expanded in Lake County. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald… Login to continue reading Login…
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house to collect public comments and share information on the existing experimental walleye regulations for Saganaga, Seagull, and Gull Lakes in Cook County, Minnesota. The experimental walleye regulations set in 2015 aimed to protect smaller walleye to help increase the walleye populations in these lakes.
Sam Usem is running for a set on the North Shore Health Hospital Board. He is competing against long-time hospital board chair Kay Olson in District 4. The Cook County News-Herald caught up to Sam to ask him some questions. Here are his answers.
As Historic Cook County (HCC) approaches its centennial in 2025, the organization continues to thrive, celebrating 100 years of preserving our rich history. Over the years, countless individuals have dedicated themselves to safeguarding the personal stories, experiences, and artifacts that define our community. Through their efforts, a treasure trove of documents, photographs, oral histories, and historical sites has been carefully curated and protected.
The 24-25 academic year officially began on Tuesday, September 2, 2024, with a successful start that brought smiles to many parents' faces. And some kids as well! Oshki Ogimaag serves grades K-5 for the 2024-2025 school year.
The September 3 deadline for public comment has been extended through September 17, 2024 On August 6, 2024, the Superior National Forest published the Scoping Package for the proposed School Trust, St Louis County State Tax Forfeit, and TCF Land Purchase project. The September 3 deadline for public comment has been extended through September 17, 2024, review the Scoping package and submit commentshere: https://www.fs.usda.
Aug. 27 Highlights: a collaborative five-year agreement, set to expire on June 15, 2029, has been established between the county and the U.S. Forest Service. This agreement includes the use of maintenance brush disposal sites, with Carlton Pit being the latest addition. Other designated brush disposal sites are the Cross River Pit, East Bearskin Pit, Greenwood Pit, Ball Club/ Airport Pit, Pike Lake Pit, and Caribou Lake Pit.
Beginning Tuesday, September 3, the roadway and storm sewer work will begin on Mile Creek Rd/CSAH 17 and Store Rd/CSAH 23. This will increase construction traffic and the volume of construction workers on the roadway. The work will compose of bituminous milling, gravel hauling, and excavation for the storm sewer structures and pipes. The public should expect traffic control flagging and temporary delays.
The August 2024 Cook County Lodging Tax Report from the Auditor's Office for June 2024 collections shows that “heads in beds” tourism is down from last year. On a positive note, the Visit Cook County (VCC) Income Study reveals that June collections have seen a 2 percent increase over 2023.