After increase in litter and damage in Boundary Waters last year, officials stepping up education efforts

The Superior National Forest announced Friday it will require people acquiring their permit online to watch three leave-no-trace education videos and review BWCAW rules before they receive their permit.From Minnesota Public Radio News - January 17, 2021 Read More »

Wisconsin DNR urges anglers to limit meals of smelt caught in Lake Superior

DNR Toxicologist: Unlike mercury contamination, smaller fish found to have higher concentrations of PFAS than larger species. By Rich Kremer of Wisconsin Public Radio - Friday, January 15, 2021 Read More »

Pandemic interrupts longtime Isle Royale wolf, moose study

Factoring into the decision to cancel the expedition were the border closure between the United States and Canada, and a shortage of flight resources to bring supplies. From Minnesota Public Radio News - January 16, 2021 Read More »

Update on Vaccine Distribution in Cook County

Public Health will continue to refer to MDH guidelines in determining vaccination priority once group 1A vaccinations are complete. As we are creating our comprehensive plan for expanding vaccination, we also expect to be able to give the second dose of the vaccine 21 or 28 days later. From Cook County Public Health and Human Services - January 15, 2021 Read More »

COOK COUNTY CONNECTIONS: 2020 Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Department Year in Review

By Cook County Public Health and Human Services Director Alison McIntyre from Cook County MN - January 15, 2020 Read More »

Groups ask court to restore protections for U.S. gray wolves

Two coalitions of advocacy groups filed lawsuits in U.S. District Court in Northern California seeking to restore safeguards for a predator that is revered by wildlife watchers. From Minnesota Public Radio News - January 14, 2021 Read More »

Video: New Infinity Skating Rink opens in Two Harbors

A new Infinity Skating Rink is now open at Superior Shores Resort in Two Harbors. It is open to the public, and the idea for it was first brought up about a month and a half ago.By Ryan Juntti of WDIO-TV - January 13, 2021 Read More »

A conversation with Brad Shannon on North Point's Youth Center

Brad Shannon sits down with Boreal Community Media to share his vision of creating a safe space for local Cook County youth. Exclusive to Boreal Community Media - January 4, 2021. Read More »

Star Tribune highlights Cook County's COVID-19 response efforts

The Sunday Star Tribune article cited that the partnership between public and private groups and local residents was critical to have 'kept COVID-19 at bay' in Cook County. From Boreal Community Media - December 21, 2020 Read More »

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic reminds the community that flu shots are still available and more important than ever before during the COVID-19 pandemic

Flu shots are available by either calling 218-387-2330 to schedule an in-person appointment or during any in-clinic patient visit. From Sawtooth Mountain Clinic - November 13, 2020 Read More »