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Cold Weather Advisory in Effect for Cook County

Jan 29, 2026 06:40PM ● By Editor

Very cold wind chills as low as 35 degrees below zero are expected - NOAA - January 29, 2026

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Electric cooperatives ask members to do their part to conserve energy today

Jan 24, 2026 07:42AM ● By Editor

The frigid temperatures we are experiencing are putting stress on the electric grid. This has prompted the operator of the electric transmission system in our region to issue a “maximum generation emergency event” - Arrowhead Cooperative - January 24, 2026

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Power outage in Grand Marais

Jan 22, 2026 06:35PM ● By Editor

We are aware that there is a power outage in Grand Marais. We have reached out to the City and will post updates as they received - Boreal - January 22, 2026

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Snowmobiles through the ice on Lake Vermillion

Dec 29, 2025 09:09AM ● By Editor

On 12/28/25 at approximately 6:22 PM the St. Louis County Sheriff's office received a report of snowmobiles through the ice on Lake Vermillion - St. Louis County - December 29, 2025

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Updated: High winds, potential flash freeze, accompany Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cook and Lake Counties

Dec 18, 2025 08:26AM ● By Content Editor

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Cook County and Grand Portage as a midweek clipper system approaches the region - Boreal - Dec 17, 2025

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Bundle up this weekend! A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for NE Minnesota

Dec 12, 2025 11:24AM ● By Content Editor

A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for multiple areas in NE Minnesota, including Cook and Lake Counties, and the Grand Portage Tribal lands. The primary hazard is very cold wind chills, which are forecasted to reach minimum values as low as -35°F - Boreal - Dec 12, 2025

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MnDOT reports roadways in NE MN reportedly icy and snow-compacted amid Winter Storm Warning, crashes reported along Highway 61

Nov 26, 2025 08:21AM ● By Content Editor

Road conditions across the affected area, particularly in NE Minnesota, have resulted in multiple reported crashes along Highway 61 as of early this morning, including a jackknifed semi and a crash near Split Rock Lighthouse, as well as another accident near Silver Bay - Boreal Community Media - November 26, 2025

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NWS update: Winter Storm Warning with 70% probability of 6+ inches; peak impacts expected Tuesday P.M. and Wednesday A.M.

Nov 25, 2025 08:55AM ● By Content Editor

Travelers planning to move through the area "must prepare for severe conditions," the NWS stated in its November 25 update. According to the forecast, valid through noon on Thursday, November 27, Cook County should expect 6–8 inches of snow for areas along Lake Superior and the northern portions of the county, and 8–12 inches for Grand Portage and the mid-section of the county - Boreal - November 25, 2025

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Winter Storm Watch for Cook County

Nov 23, 2025 03:29PM ● By Editor

Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches possible - NOAA - November 23, 2025

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Meet your Cook County Neighbor: Nicole Banitt

Oct 11, 2025 06:27AM ● By Editor

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Nicole Banitt - Boreal Community Media - October 11, 2025

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