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Cook County Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for outdoor gear and gift store, Northern Goods

Jun 10, 2025 07:55AM ● By Content Editor

Owners of Northern Goods, Mitch and Steph Reaume, originally opened in December 2024 after purchasing the Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply building from long-time owner Jack Stone, but made it official this weekend - Boreal - June 10, 2025

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New boater operating permit requirements take effect July 1 in Minnesota

Jun 09, 2025 10:17AM ● By Content Editor

New state regulations requiring a valid watercraft operator’s permit for certain individuals operating motorboats or personal watercraft on Minnesota waters will become effective on July 1, 2025 - Boreal - June 9, 2025

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Air quality alert for all of Minnesota on June 8

Jun 08, 2025 06:19AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an Air Quality Alert for "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" through Sunday, June 8th, at 11 p.m. for the area due to fine particle pollution from Canadian wildfire smoke - Boreal - June 8, 2025

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Let’s Plant Trees distributes 20,000 free native tree seedlings across NE MN this season, donates to Brimson area fire recovery

Jun 06, 2025 11:40AM ● By Content Editor

Let’s Plant Trees, a non-profit organization based in Lutsen, MN, focused on reforestation and community engagement in Northeast Minnesota, has announced the distribution of 20,000 free native tree seedlings in 2025 - their biggest season yet - Boreal - June 6, 2025

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MN Dept. of Public Safety and Cook County Sheriff's Department alert public to fake text message scams

Jun 05, 2025 08:31AM ● By Content Editor

The Cook County Sheriff's Department and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued a notice on June 4 stating that multiple entities around the state have received reports about residents receiving text messages claiming to be from official government agencies - Boreal -June 5, 2025

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Andrea Gilats offers insights on aging well and challenging ageism at upcoming presentation at Drury Lane Books

Jun 05, 2025 07:59AM ● By Content Editor

On June 7, author and educator Andrea Gilats, Ph.D., will speak about her latest book, "Radical Endurance: Aging Well with Courage and Class," at Drury Lane Books in Grand Marais - Boreal - June 5, 2025

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Author Ferin Davis Anderson brings Indigenous fire knowledge to North House Folk School

Jun 04, 2025 08:49AM ● By Content Editor

As part of this year’s Northern Landscapes Festival at North House Folk School, environmental scientist and author Ferin Davis Anderson delivered a Saturday evening talk on the cultural and ecological role of fire - Boreal - June 4, 2025

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Construction begins on apartment project "The Heights," following Grand Marais groundbreaking ceremony today

Jun 04, 2025 08:32AM ● By Content Editor

Lenders, City of Grand Marais and Cook County officials, representatives from the Iron Range Resources Rehabilitation (IRRR), the Cook County Real Estate Fund, Representative Roger Skraba, and others broke ground on The Heights, a 36-unit apartment building in Grand Marais - Boreal - June 3, 2025

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"The Scenic Route": A look into North Shore's past and present cultural landscape

Jun 03, 2025 10:58AM ● By Content Editor

Described as a field guide to the cultural landscape that comprises the popular North Shore Scenic Byway (also known as Highway 61), the 490-page book offers a deep look through pictures, stories, and time - Boreal - June 3, 2025

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Air Quality Alert issued for Cook County and Grand Portage for "Unhealthy" air until June 4 at 12 p.m.

Jun 03, 2025 08:39AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota, including Cook County and Grand Portage, until noon on Wednesday, June 4. This alert is due to smoke from Canadian wildfires - Boreal - June 3, 2025

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