Cook County Sheriff’s Office investigates bomb threat

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bomb threat that was reported Saturday at 10:30am. The threat was directed to attendees of the Pride Event being held in Grand Marais.

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office responded immediately upon receiving the call and conducted a precautionary sweep which yielded negative results.

The Minnesota Duty Officer was notified and directed investigators to the Crow Wing County Bomb Squad. After a consultation with the bomb squad, it was determined that the responding deputies did everything correct and what the bomb squad would have done.

It was determined there is no indication of an active threat or harm to anyone.

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office put out the following statement saying, “We are taking this threat very seriously and will pour every resource we can into finding the source. Safety for all people in Cook County is our main focus.”