March 5, 2026 – Cook County Commissioners and staff recently attended the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Legislative Conference in St. Paul, where they met with Senator Grant Hauschild and Representative Roger Skraba to discuss key issues affecting the county and its residents. The conference provides county leaders an important opportunity to learn about legislative priorities and advocate for policies that strengthen county services and address community needs.
“The annual AMC Legislative Conference offers a unique and valuable forum to have productive conversations with state lawmakers in a coordinated effort,” said Ginny Storlie, Cook County Board Chair.
During the conference, commissioners and staff highlighted several priority issues, including funding for infrastructure improvements along the Gunflint Trail, support for the Gitchi-Gami State Trail, and modernization of human services technology. They also addressed additional county needs, emphasizing the importance of strong local and statewide collaboration to best serve the community
About Cook County, MN
Cook County encompasses the sovereign nation of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; the City of Grand Marais; the Townships of Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder; and unincorporated areas in the easternmost part of Minnesota’s North Shore. Cook County Government values transparency and strives to deliver superior services and programs in a fiscally responsible way. They value the dignity of all County residents and seek to create a community that provides opportunities for all. Many of their offices are in the Cook County Courthouse at 411 W 2nd St, Grand Marais 55604. Other departments and facilities, such as the Airport, Community Center, Highway and Sheriff are located nearby. Call 218-387-3000 or visit: www.cookcountymn.gov.
