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Ty Backlund announces plans to run for Cook County Sheriff

Jan 23, 2026 08:47AM ● By Content Editor

On Friday, Ty Backlund announced his intention to run for Cook County Sheriff, aiming to fill the vacancy to be left by current Sheriff Pat Eliasen. Eliasen, who recently confirmed he will not seek another term, is set to retire - Boreal - Jan 23, 2026

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The 41st John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon kicks off this weekend in Duluth

Jan 22, 2026 12:11PM ● By Content Editor

January 25, 2026, kicks off the 41st running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. Established in 1980, it is the longest sled dog race in the lower 48 states - Boreal - Jan 22, 2026

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U.S. House passes resolution to overturn northern Minnesota mining ban

Jan 22, 2026 08:37AM ● By Content Editor

On January 21, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 140, a resolution that proposes canceling a 20-year federal mineral withdrawal in northern Minnesota, issued by the Biden Administration in January 2023 - Boreal - Jan 22, 2026

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Extreme cold warnings, watches, and cold weather advisories issued as arctic blast arrives

Jan 21, 2026 12:04PM ● By Content Editor

National Weather Service (NWS) officials in Duluth are warning residents and visitors across NE Minnesota to prepare for a "notable extended period of dangerous cold" beginning tonight - Boreal - Jan 21, 2026

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2025 DNR Annual Forest Health report indicates spruce budworm impact remains high in Cook and Lake counties despite survey challenges

Jan 21, 2026 08:50AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released its 2025 Forest Health Annual Report, which summarizes aerial survey results, pest and disease trends, and identifies potential hazards from the year - Boreal - Jan 20, 2026

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U.S. House to consider resolution to overturn Minnesota mining ban following Rules Committee approval

Jan 21, 2026 08:46AM ● By Content Editor

On January 20, the House Committee on Rules voted 8–3 to report a procedural rule, H. Res. 1009, to the House of Representatives, which sets specific conditions in place before a vote on H.J. Res. 140 can take place - Boreal - Jan 21, 2026

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U.S. House Committee to review resolution overturning 20-year northern Minnesota mining ban on Tuesday

Jan 20, 2026 08:04AM ● By Content Editor

The House Committee on Rules is scheduled to meet tomorrow, January 20, at 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. Central) to consider a joint resolution that would cancel a 20-year federal mineral withdrawal in Northern Minnesota put in place by the Biden Administration in January 2023 - Boreal - Jan 19, 2026

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Northern lights alert: Severe G4 Storm Watch issued for tonight

Jan 19, 2026 09:41AM ● By Content Editor

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (Severe) watch. This level of activity typically results in bright displays that reach much further south than average, with the most intense activity forecast to peak late tonight, January 19, into the early morning of January 20. Fingers crossed for clear skies - Boreal - Jan 19, 2026

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Minnesota Attorney General introduces incident reporting tool and privacy data alert as federal DHS presence expands

Jan 19, 2026 08:20AM ● By Content Editor

On January 15, 2026, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison introduced a new online reporting tool, along with a consumer privacy alert, to address the local impacts of federal activity and possible Department of Homeland Security (DHS) surveillance across the state - Boreal - Jan 16, 2026

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Meet your Cook County Neighbor: Dale Peterson

Jan 19, 2026 08:11AM ● By Editor

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Dale Peterson - Boreal Community Media - January 17, 2026

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