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Ryan Anderson makes history, Hennessy earns "Rookie of the Year," at the 2026 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Jan 29, 2026 09:51AM ● By Content Editor

Ryan Anderson of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, finished the 2026 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon as both a finisher and champion, marking a historic milestone in the race’s history - Boreal - Jan 29, 2026

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How cold has it been? NWS shares data on Cook County’s most recent cold stretch

Jan 28, 2026 11:14AM ● By Content Editor

According to the NWS, data from the Grand Marais Airport on Devil Track Lake shows that overnight temperatures have consistently fallen "back below zero consecutively since the morning of Jan 18" -Boreal Community Media - Jan 28, 2026

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MN Dept. of Corrections disputes federal immigration figures with new data website

Jan 28, 2026 10:40AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) has launched a new website to address what state officials describe as "significant inaccuracies" in data published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Boreal - Jan 28, 2026

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2026 BWCAW Permit reservations available on January 28

Jan 28, 2026 07:51AM ● By Content Editor

Permit reservations for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) will become available beginning at 9 a.m. (central time) on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. The permits cover the upcoming season, which runs from May 1 through September 30 - Boreal - Jan 25, 2026

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Exploding trees? Why the trees in Minnesota’s forests crack, not explode

Jan 27, 2026 10:32AM ● By Content Editor

A massive winter storm hit much of the United States over the weekend, bringing extremely cold wind chills and actual temperatures in the Midwest, branch-breaking ice in the South, and almost two feet of snow to New England - Boreal - Jan 27, 2026

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Free tax help through VITA returns to Cook County and Grand Portage for tax season

Jan 27, 2026 08:55AM ● By Content Editor

As of Monday, January 26, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have begun accepting state individual income tax returns and federal tax returns for the 2025 tax year - Boreal - Jan 27, 2026

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Grand Marais and Tofte mushers take second and third in Beargrease 120

Jan 26, 2026 11:52AM ● By Content Editor

The 41st running of the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon kicked off on Sunday, January 26, in Duluth. While those in the marathon are still on the trails, the 120-mile racers began crossing the finish line at Trestle Inn in Finland, MN, this morning.

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Meet your Cook County Neighbor: Sarah Stover

Jan 26, 2026 10:58AM ● By Editor

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Sarah Stover - Boreal - January 24, 2026

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Minnesotans observe statewide "Day of Truth & Freedom" economic strike amidst frigid conditions

Jan 23, 2026 11:03AM ● By Content Editor

ICE Out of Minnesota Day of Truth & Freedom is a statewide day of action in Minnesota taking place today, Friday, January 23. The economic strike is organized by ISAIAH, the nonprofit coalition of Minnesota faith and community groups, and numerous unions.

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How low did it go? Coldest wind chills and air temperatures as of 6 a.m. this morning

Jan 23, 2026 09:10AM ● By Content Editor

Extreme cold has settled over the area, bringing frigid wind chills and actual air temperatures. Currently, an Extreme Cold Warning is in effect until Saturday at noon for possible wind chills between -45F and -60F - Boreal - Jan 23, 2026

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