Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation announces board transitions

The Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Board of Directors elected two new members to join the board beginning in 2026 - LKJ Foundation - January 15, 2026 Read More »

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Classifying tax-forfeited lands in Cook County

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cook County Commissioners will meet for the purpose of classifying tax-forfeited lands - Cook County - January 13, 2026 Read More »

After 31 years of law enforcement service, Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen announces 2026 retirement

On January 13, 2026, Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen officially announced his decision to retire and not seek reelection in the upcoming 2026 election - Boreal - Jan 14, 2026 Read More »

MN DNR proposes to reduce statewide daily walleye limit for first time in 70 years, public feedback wanted

For the first time in 70 years, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is officially moving forward with a proposal to reduce the statewide inland walleye limit, and is seeking public feedback - Boreal - Jan 13, 2026 Read More »

Gardening from the Ground Up webinar series returns

University of Minnesota Extension educators are excited to offer the sixth annual Gardening from the Ground Up webinar series, a free weeklong program designed to help gardeners build skills from soil to harvest - Cook County Extension - Jan 13, 2026 Read More »

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - January 13, 2026 Read More »

Norpine Fat Bike Classic held on North Shore trails in Lutsen this past weekend

The Norpine Fat Bike Classic was hosted this past weekend by the Superior Cycling Association on the Norpine Trail system near Lutsen - Boreal - Jan 12, 2026 Read More »

Cook County community members and visitors gather in solidarity and prayer with rally, vigil, following fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting

n Grand Marais, community members and visitors participated in two separate events to address the incident and its impact on the community. On Saturday, over 100 people took part in a rally organized by the local organization Arrowhead Indivisible, under the theme "ICE Out for Good" - Boreal - Jan 12, 2026 Read More »

Photo of the week with local photographer Paul Sundberg

See the photo of the week with local photographer Paul Sundberg below - Paul Sundberg Photography - January 12, 2026 Read More »

Jan. 19 marks first Free Park Day of 2026 at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Monday, Jan. 19. This Free Park Day is one of four days each year on which visitors don’t need a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas - MN DNR - Jan 11, 2026 Read More »