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MN DNR to conduct voluntary well sampling in Cook County for Groundwater Atlas

Jun 02, 2026 10:02AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced plans to conduct voluntary water sampling in Cook County this summer and fall as part of its Groundwater Atlas program - Boreal - June 2, 2026

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Minnesota 988 Lifeline sees 130,000 contacts in 2025, up nearly 50% from 2024

May 29, 2026 12:49PM ● By Content Editor

The annual report focuses on services such as the nationwide 988 system, which assists people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, mental health challenges, or substance use crises via phone call, text, or live chat - Boreal - May 29, 2026

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Update: Bipartisan lawmakers secure $350K in Stewart Trail, Brimson Complex wildfire relief from IRRR

May 27, 2026 12:25PM ● By Content Editor

A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers who represent NE Minnesota announced $350,000 in state funding to support communities and businesses recovering from recent wildfires - Boreal - May 27, 2026

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Minnesota DNR to launch phase one of new electronic licensing system on June 9

May 26, 2026 12:33PM ● By Content Editor

The upcoming June 9 launch will allow users to purchase and store licenses via a website, email, a mobile app, or in-person - Boreal - May 26, 2026

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Officials break ground on two-phase ISD 166 Cook County Schools construction project

May 25, 2026 10:39AM ● By Content Editor

The full $37.8 million project includes updates to student learning areas, the addition of modern safety measures, the building of local community connections, and the improvement and update of athletic facilities - Boreal - May 25, 2026

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Meet your Cook County Neighbor: Jake Rachuy

May 25, 2026 08:20AM ● By Editor

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Jake Rachuy - Boreal Community Media - May 23, 2026

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MN DNR announces new state catch-and-release record for lake trout

May 22, 2026 09:12AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced earlier this week that it had certified a new state catch-and-release record for lake trout - Boreal - May 22, 2026

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Minnesota Air Rescue Team successfully conducts its first nighttime rescue operation in BWCAW

May 21, 2026 10:32AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Air Rescue Team (MART) successfully conducted its first nighttime rescue last week when two stranded individuals in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) were pulled to safety - Boreal - May 21, 2026

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North Shore Waste and Cook County Announce Temporary Closure of Tofte Transfer Station for Reconstruction

May 21, 2026 09:21AM ● By Content Editor

Cook County will close the Tofte Transfer Station beginning Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to demolish the existing facility and construct a new, updated transfer station - North Shore Waste - May 21, 2026

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After the Stewart Trail Fire, in photos

May 20, 2026 11:07AM ● By Content Editor

As of noon on May 19, Lake County officials lifted evacuation orders and reopened Highway 61 after three days, following a wildfire that burned 356 acres and destroyed 34 structures - Boreal - May 20, 2026

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