Cook County August 2025 Lodging Tax Report
Roseanne Cooley Highlights from the Auditor’s Office for June 2025 collections. The Visit Cook County Income Study shows that June collections were up 8.8% over… Login to continue reading Login…
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North Shore Health Board Determines 2026 Tax Levy
During their August 21, 2025, meeting, the board of directors of North Shore Health unanimously voted a $284,625 or 15% increase to the hospital district… Login to continue reading Login…
Meet Chris Thompson
Brian Larsen Chris Thompson is the new cook at the Hub senior center in Grand Marais. Originally from Saint Paul, Chris has enriched Cook County… Login to continue reading Login…
Commissioners discuss the upcoming preliminary levy
Brian Larsen Despite the preliminary levy being a month away, Cook County Commissioners dedicated a significant portion of their August 26 board meeting to discussing… Login to continue reading Login…
Maple Hill Farm and Sugarbush recognized as a 2025 ‘U of M Farm Family’
The Spinler family of Grand Marais has been named Cook County’s “2025 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota. Melinda and Mark… Login to continue reading Login…
I.S.D. 166 is getting ready for the start of school
The school board’s August 21 meeting was brief, with Dan Shirley, Rena Rogers, and Quinn McCloughan in attendance, while Carrie Jansen and Erik Redix were… Login to continue reading Login…
Cook County Extension Offers Fall Workshops on Food Preservation and Cottage Foods
Cook County Extension invites the community to two free workshops this fall, covering practical skills for preserving food and understanding the Minnesota Cottage Food Law.… Login to continue reading Login…
CCHS Vikings start practice for fall sports
Brian Larsen At Cook County High School, the fall sports season is in full swing, offering a diverse range of activities. From cross-country meets to… Login to continue reading Login…
Visit Cook County Celebrates “Heart of Hospitality” with Free Coffee for Hospitality Workers and Awards
Hospitality Workers Get a Free Cup of Coffee September 7-12, 2025 Grand Marais, MN – August 14, 2025 – Visit Cook County is once again… Login to continue reading Login…
North Shore Health purchases the “Bunk House”
Brian Larsen North Shore Health made an offer of $380,000, which was accepted for the former Cavalin Funeral Home at 120 W. 2nd Street. The… Login to continue reading Login…