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Tornado Watch Issued for Cook County

Sep 19, 2024 06:03PM ● By Editor

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING - National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration - September 19, 2024

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Firefighters begin mopping up Ski Trail Fire as Wood Lake wildfire grows to 17 acres near Ely, MN

Sep 13, 2024 06:36PM ● By Content Editor

Firefighters begin mopping up Ski Trail Fire as Wood Lake wildfire grows to 17 acres near Ely, MN - Boreal Community Media - September 13, 2024

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A potential second wildfire near Ely, MN is detected, while crews still battle Wood Lake fire in the BWCAW

Sep 13, 2024 09:17AM ● By Content Editor

As crews continue to battle the Wood Lake wildfire, located approximately 16 miles northeast of Ely, Minnesota, the US Forest Service issued a notice yesterday evening alerting the public to the possibility of another wildfire in the area - Boreal - Sept 13, 2024

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Minnesota, rest of Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms

Jul 30, 2024 09:14AM ● By Content Editor

The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers - AP News - July 30, 2024

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Superior National Forest Storm Damage Update – July 25, 2024

Jul 25, 2024 10:49AM ● By Content Editor

Superior National Forest Storm Damage Update – July 25, 2024

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Flood advisory for Cook County until 7:15 pm Friday night

Jun 28, 2024 04:22PM ● By Editor

Highest chances of rain across the North Shore including Cook County where a flood advisory is in effect until 7:15pm tonight - National Weather Service Duluth - June 28, 2024

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Poplar Lake Area Association meeting open to public for Wildfire Mitigation, Safety and Preparedness presentation

Jun 26, 2024 09:16AM ● By Content Editor

This is one of many meetings held throughout the county to prepare full-time and seasonal residents for this year’s wildfire season, given the fact that Superior National Forest is at such high risk to burn - June 26, 2024

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Superior National Forest Issues Emergency Closure Order from June Storm Damage

Jun 24, 2024 07:40PM ● By Editor

The Superior National Forest (SNF) has issued an Emergency Forest Closure Order 09-09-24-05, June Storm Restrictions - restricting occupancy and use in affected areas across the Forest – effective June 24, 2024, at 12:01am until terminated or June 24, 2026, whichever occurs first - SNF - June 24, 2024

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Final Superior National Forest June Storm Update for June 24, 2024

Jun 24, 2024 10:52AM ● By Content Editor

While recent dryer weather in the last few days has improved some road conditions, future summer weather will include more rain and other weather conditions that could reinitiate flooding or other damages - SNF - June 24, 2024

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North Shore Flooding: No travel advised on Superior Hiking Trail, Cancelled BWCAW permits, forest road closures + Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center flood damage

Jun 21, 2024 09:16AM ● By Content Editor

North Shore Flooding: No travel advised on Superior Hiking Trail, Cancelled BWCAW permits, forest road closures + Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center flood damage - June 21, 2024

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