Media and Meetings

HRA In the News

WTIP

Jason Hale reflects on recent funding wins and two years with the HRA - April, 2024

HRA director talks project funding and progress - January, 2024

HRA talks funding for Birchwood Apartments and preparations for a busy 2024 construction season - December, 2023

Senator Hauschild talks variety of issues relevant to Cook County residents in WTIP interview- October, 2023

HRA director shares more information on future of Harborview Apartments- October, 2023

Future of apartment complex in Grand Marais stirs community concern- October, 2023

HRA director says he remains focused on housing after merger with the EDA fails to move forward- June, 2023

Cook County Board denies merger of HRA and EDA- May, 2023

City council makes dark sky proclamation and continues EDA/HRA merger discussions- April, 2023

HRA preps for busy spring as projects, possible merger with EDA move into spotlight- April, 2023

City approves rezoning of Creechville property, discusses leash laws, and EDA/HRA merger- February, 2023

HRA and EDA in Cook County discuss possible merger- January, 2023

State auditor explains why special taxing district could address housing crunch in Grand Marais- January, 2023

Tax incentives will be a key tool to solve local housing crunch, officials say- November, 2022

Healthy Homes Initiative available to Cook County homeowners and renters- October, 2022

Cook County businesses connect with HRA to address local housing crunch- October, 2022

WTIP hosts community conversation about Cook County housing crunch- September, 2022

Cook County forum to focus on solutions to local housing crunch- September, 2022

Cook County News Herald

HRA to hold public meeting to discuss selling property to build single family homes above Birch Grove Community Center- May, 2023

The county board votes 3-2 against merging HRA and EDA- May, 2023

EDA and HRA boards vote to merge; now it’s up to the county board and Grand Marais City Council to decide- March, 2023

HRA Director explains Tax Increment Finance Districts to Grand Marais City Council- November, 2022

The Cook County Housing and Redevelopment Authority- September, 2022

Cook County PHHS and HRA aim to improve existing housing stock for community members in need- August, 2022

HRA Director Jason Hale discusses getting land from the city for affordable housing- August, 2022

Boreal

Cook County needs more housing: A conversation with HRA Director Jason Hale - Part 1- August, 2022

Cook County PHHS and HRA aim to improve existing housing stock for community members in need- July, 2022

North Shore Journal

Federal and State Funding Resources for North Shore Home Buyers- November, 2022

Twin Cities PBS

Cook County Housing Crisis- August, 2022

Minnesota Public Radio

Rural Voice: The urgent need for affordable housing in rural communities- October, 2023

Board Meetings

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Cook County Courthouse in the Commissioner’s Room.

Click below for meeting minutes, agendas and past live recordings.

For our meeting calendar, including any working or special meetings, click HERE.

UPCOMING MEETING NOTICES

Regular HRA Board Meeting on March 15, 2023 at the County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room