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Birch Bay Fire Update

Jun 02, 2026 03:33PM ● By Editor

Today, additional fire crews and equipment have arrived and will join those that were assigned yesterday to continue fire suppression actions - Superior National Forest - June 2, 2026

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BWCA rescue

May 29, 2026 07:37PM ● By Editor

On May 29th, 2026 at 0955 hours, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office received information of a distress signal that had been activated inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness - St. Louis County Sheriff's Office - May 29, 2026

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East Zone of the Superior National Forest Prescribed Fire Notification

Apr 19, 2026 06:11PM ● By Editor

The fire staff of the Gunflint and Tofte Ranger Stations may be conducting a prescribed fire on 3 pile units located along the east side of the Sawbill Trail on Monday, April 20th - SNF - April 19, 2026

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Superior National Forest to begin prescribed fires this month, including in Gunflint and Tofte districts

Apr 08, 2026 08:19AM ● By Editor

Superior National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations beginning this month, pending all required approvals. This work is expected to continue through June as weather conditions allow. - Superior National Forest - April 8, 2026

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Updated: 2026 Cook County Emergency Services Conference Registration Now Open

Apr 02, 2026 09:06AM ● By Content Editor

The 34th Annual Cook County Emergency Services Conference is set for Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais. Registration is now open - Cook County, MN - April 2, 2026

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National Weather Service Duluth Spotter Training

Mar 22, 2026 06:37AM ● By Editor

These classes are FREE and open to the public, with both online and in-person options available - NWS Duluth - March 22, 2026

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Updated: Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings for Cook County

Mar 12, 2026 08:01AM ● By Editor

Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. - National Weather Service in Duluth - March 12, 2026

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Cook County Highway Department issues travel advisory issued for Cook County

Mar 06, 2026 03:18PM ● By Content Editor

The Cook County Highway Department has issued a travel advisory after reports that recent warm weather and precipitation on top of snow-packed gravel roads have led to widespread slick spots - Boreal - March 6, 2026

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No Travel Advisory for Cook County

Feb 18, 2026 07:03AM ● By Editor

Heavy snow and high winds are causing limited visibility and dangerous travel conditions - Cook County HIghway Department - February 18, 2026

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Updated: Winter storm watch for Cook County from Tuesday evening through noon on Thursday

Feb 16, 2026 10:22AM ● By Editor

Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility - NOAA - February 16, 2026

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