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🌱 How could a township boundary shift change Cook’s emergency response and taxes?
Cook, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Cook! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How could a township boundary shift change Cook’s emergency response and taxes?
- How much help Cook County families can get with heating bills
Also on today's calendar: Kelley at North Woods and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 56 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 58, low: 28.
- Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• St. Louis County Board delays Greenwood boundary hearing (duluthnewstribune.com) — St. Louis County has delayed its decision on shifting 435 Lake Vermilion parcels into Goodwill Township, a move that could change how Cook-area residents receive emergency services and pay hospital district taxes. Cook fire and ambulance response times, plus potential tax increases tied to joining the Cook Community Hospital District, are at the center of the debate ahead of a rescheduled Nov. 10 hearing. 
• Home heating costs likely to reach records (timberjay.com) — Cook County households relying on fuel oil face record heating bills this winter, with a single 250-gallon fill now topping $1,500. The Energy Assistance Program, serving St. Louis, Lake, and Cook counties, can offer limited help, typically $500–$600 per household, and began accepting applications Oct. 1. Residents are urged to apply early and consider efficiency steps like better insulation and programmable thermostats.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Grades 3-6 Fall Party →
Cook Country Connection, 1953 Vermillion Drive, Cook
12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
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VB-Chisholm-H
North Woods Schools Cook, MN 55723
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Jr Hi Football vs LBF Home
North Woods Schools Cook, MN 55723
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Varsity Football at Blackduck
North Woods Schools Cook, MN 55723
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Kelley at North Woods →
North Woods, 306 E Vermillion Blvd, Cook
3:30 pm -
First Baptist - Cook →
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Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Wednesday October 21
Sunday October 25
📣 Cook Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Introduction to Adaptive Y.O.G.A with Cherie Hotchkiss →
The Studio at Maco Theater, 415 Chestnut Street, Virginia
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Good Shepherd Church - Virginia →
Virginia MN -
Open Mic at The Hydeaway [Buhl] →
The Hydeaway, 205 State St, Buhl
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Hill City/Northland vs Mountain Iron-Buhl →
Mountain Iron-Buhl High School, 8659 Unity Dr, Mountain Iron
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Deer River vs Mountain Iron-Buhl →
Mountain Iron-Buhl High School, 8659 Unity Dr, Mountain Iron
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Faith and Blue - Iron Range →
Mountain Iron Community Center, 8586 Enterprise Dr, Mountain Iron
5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Store Manager Candidate in Chisholm. Apply here.
- Chisholm Public School District posted a job opening for Afternoon Custodian/Bus Driver in Chisholm. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cook here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tower
- Free feast, music, and more at solar commons event (timberjay.com)
- Survey finds strong support for nature assets, small town feel (timberjay.com)
Virginia
- Expanding opportunities for targeted vendors (hometownfocus.us)
- Event on the American Revolution to tour local libraries (hometownfocus.us)
- Vitullo's Peary and Costin saloons and fate of 307 Grant (hometownfocus.us)
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