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Rare Mountain Bluebird highlights 2025 Grand Marais Christmas Bird Count results

Dec 19, 2025 09:53AM ● By Content Editor

Local birders documented 42 species during the official Grand Marais Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) held on Sunday, December 14, 2025. While the total number of individual birds aligned with recent averages, the sighting of a rare Mountain Bluebird provided a fun addition for the 45th year of the local census - Boreal - Dec 18, 2025

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60 mph wind gusts, -26 wind chill, recorded in the Grand Marais Harbor as strong storm moves out of area

Dec 19, 2025 09:33AM ● By Content Editor

Minnesotans know the weather can be unpredictable, and conditions over the past 24 hours have proven this in the Arrowhead region of the state (rain, sleet, snow, ice, wind, and cold temperatures, to name a few) - Boreal - Dec 19, 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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Starry Skies North presents first Dark Sky Friendly Business Certifications in Cook County during event with AstroBob

Dec 16, 2025 11:27AM ● By Content Editor

Visit Cook County hosted the annual Dark Sky Festival this past weekend, featuring a series of events timed perfectly with the peak of the Geminiad Meteor Shower, even as clouds moved in and out of the area - Boreal Community Media - Dec 16, 2025

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Lutsen Resort owner Bryce Campbell makes first appearance in Cook County court, is released on bail

Dec 16, 2025 09:18AM ● By Content Editor

After being arrested earlier this month on arson and insurance fraud charges, Lutsen Resort owner Bryce Campbell made his first court appearance on Monday and was released from Lake County jail on bail - Boreal - Dec 16, 2025

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How cold was it? Grand Marais Airport records -41F wind chill over the weekend

Dec 15, 2025 11:08AM ● By Content Editor

The coldest wind chill recorded in Cook County over the weekend was -41°F at the Grand Marais Airport at 12:55 a.m. on Sunday, December 14. The airport also recorded a wind chill of -40°F early Saturday morning - Boreal - Dec 15, 2025

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Meet your Cook County Neighbor: Danielle Hefferan

Dec 15, 2025 09:39AM ● By Editor

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Danielle Hefferan - Boreal Community Media - December 13, 2025

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Celebrating the light's return: Good Harbor Hill Players' annual solstice puppet show and community gathering set for December 21

Dec 15, 2025 09:22AM ● By Content Editor

To help us celebrate the return of the light after the solstice, the Good Harbor Hill Players are busy preparing for their annual Winter Solstice Shadow Puppet Show, which will take place on Sunday, December 21st, 2025, at 6:00 p.m - Boreal - Dec 15, 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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The Cook County community to honor Mark Abrahamson's legacy through scholarship and music

Dec 12, 2025 11:00AM ● By Content Editor

His impact is being recognized through the establishment of a dedicated scholarship fund by Cook County Higher Education (CCHE), supporting medical training, and through the dedication of the Borealis Chorale and Orchestra's annual winter concert, titled "Angels Among Us" - Boreal - December 12, 2025

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