Governor Walz declares Peacetime Emergency as NE Minnesota wildfires continue to burn

As wildfires continue to burn across northeastern Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency earlier this week - Boreal Community Media - May 22, 2025 Read More »

Solar and energy efficiency purchases and tax credits could change with President Trump's One, Big, Beautiful Bill

Earlier today, US House of Representatives members passed President Trump's One, Big, Beautiful Bill in a narrow vote of 215-214 - Boreal Community Media - May 22, 2025 Read More »

Devil's Kettle Trail near Grand Marais wins best hiking trail in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

Devil's Kettle Trail, located at Judge C.R. Magney State Park near Grand Marais, Minnesota, was voted the number one hiking trail for a "scenic and casual day hike" in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards - Boreal - May 22, 2025 Read More »

Building a Safer Tomorrow - Cook County Law Enforcement Center Plans on Display during Open House

Community members are invited to attend an Open House on Thursday, May 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Commissioners Room of the Cook County Courthouse - Cook County, MN - May 21, 2025 Read More »

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - May 21, 2025 Read More »

Minnesota Tribes receive nearly $29 Million in HUD housing grants

Eleven tribes in Minnesota have been awarded nearly $29 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Boreal - May 20, 2025 Read More »

As emerald ash borer expands throughout Lake County and Thunder Bay, Cook County officials prepare with local events and education

Not yet confirmed in Cook County, its presence in neighboring Lake County, Minnesota, and Thunder Bay, Canada, has raised concerns among Cook County community members, government officials, and natural resource professionals - Boreal - May 20, 2025 Read More »

Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk for northern Cook and Lake Counties, Grand Portage

A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including strong winds and low humidity levels - MN DNR - May 20, 2025 Read More »

NOTICE TO HAULERS

Seasonal load restrictions have ended on many gravel roads, effective today - Cook County - May 19, 2025 Read More »

Grand Marais Public Library: Take the Scenic Route with Dr. Arnold Alanen

The Scenic Route is a field guide to the cultural landscape of the North Shore Scenic Drive, one of the Midwest’s most famous byways - Grand Marais Public Library - May 19, 2025 Read More »