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Public media funding under threat following Trump's executive order, with impacts possible to WTIP North Shore Community Radio

May 02, 2025 11:23AM ● By Content Editor

The executive order, signed by President Trump on May 1, requires identifying indirect sources of public financing for the news organizations (in addition to ordering the cuts in funding from the CPB to NPR and PBS) - Boreal Community Media - May 2, 2025

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Cook County community mourns loss of Mark Abrahamson

May 01, 2025 11:49AM ● By Content Editor

Mark was a kind-hearted and genuine person who gave back to the community in numerous ways, many of which are listed here, and many of which aren't. He will be greatly missed. From those of us at Boreal Community Media, our thoughts are with all who knew him - May 1, 2025

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Cook County Public Health & Human Services to offer paid opportunity for youth aged 17-20 as part of "Congratulate and Educate" project

May 01, 2025 10:44AM ● By Content Editor

Cook County Public Health and Human Services is offering a paid opportunity for youth aged 17-20 to participate in the "Congratulate and Educate" project, which aims to reduce the sale of commercial tobacco products to youth - Boreal - May 1, 2025

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Cook County's Ruby's Pantry celebrates 10-Year anniversary this May

May 01, 2025 09:53AM ● By Content Editor

This month, Cook County Ruby's Pantry is celebrating its 10th year of serving the community and distributing 24,406 food shares - Boreal Community Media - May 1, 2025

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Signs of spring: Water on, docks in, softball begins in Grand Marais Rec Park

May 01, 2025 08:09AM ● By Content Editor

Despite recent snow and frost earlier this week, spring is emerging in Grand Marais, including at the Rec Park and Campground. Water and bathhouse services will officially open for the 2025 season on Thursday, May 1st - Boreal - May 1, 2025

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IRRR announces Senator-elect Keri Heintzeman as new board member

Apr 30, 2025 11:39AM ● By Content Editor

On Wednesday, April 30, the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) Board announced Senator-elect Keri Heintzeman as a new board member - Boreal Community Media - April 30, 2025

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Cook County Highway Department to begin repairs on washed-out roads due to flooding from spring storms

Apr 29, 2025 01:46PM ● By Content Editor

Widespread storms throughout the day on April 28 brought 2-3 inches of rain to Cook County and Grand Portage, resulting in flooding and washed-out roads - Boreal Community Media - April 29, 2025

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New "Ice-Out Clock" offers forecasts for Minnesota lakes, but data gaps hinder accuracy in rural areas

Apr 29, 2025 09:18AM ● By Content Editor

A new tool, the "Minnesota Lakes Ice-Out Clock," has been developed by a team from Minnesota Sea Grant to provide more precise predictions for when Minnesota lakes will become navigable - Boreal Community Media - April 29, 2025

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Heavy rains cause minor stream flooding, advisory issued until 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29

Apr 28, 2025 06:41PM ● By Content Editor

Widespread heavy rain throughout the day on April 28 has caused flooding in small streams across Cook County, Grand Portage, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness - Boreal Community Media - April 29, 2025

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Cook County Co-op to feature new outdoor mural by Sam Zimmerman and Adam Swanson this summer

Apr 28, 2025 10:34AM ● By Content Editor

A collaborative public art project is planned for downtown Grand Marais this summer. Northern Minnesota-based artists Sam Zimmerman and Adam Swanson will create an outdoor mural on the north-facing wall, along First Street, of the Cook County Co-op - Boreal - April 28, 2025

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