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MnDOT announces 2026 construction projects; Highway 61 impacts from Duluth to Grand Portage

Apr 06, 2026 07:58AM ● By Content Editor

Earlier this week, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) released its annual list of road construction projects for 2026. Local impacts include work on Highway 61 along the North Shore between Duluth and Grand Portage - Boreal - April 3, 2026

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Meet your Cook County Neighbor: Lenna Stever-Sobanja

Apr 06, 2026 07:57AM ● By Editor

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Lenna Stever-Sobanja - Boreal Community Media - April 4, 2026

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Winter storm #2: New warning starts at 4 p.m. Friday, April 3; heavy snow and gusty winds expected

Apr 03, 2026 08:24AM ● By Content Editor

According to the National Weather Service, storm #2 will bring heavy snow and gusty winds starting Friday afternoon through Saturday night - Boreal - Apr 3, 2026

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USDA announces Forest Service reorganization; Minnesota oversight to shift from Milwaukee to Madison, WI

Apr 03, 2026 07:55AM ● By Content Editor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a "reorganization" of the Forest Service, moving the agency away from its traditional regional management system, which has governed the agency since 1908 and relied on nine broad geographic regions and regional offices, toward a state-based organizational model with 15 new offices - Boreal - April 2, 2026

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Arrowhead AED: Restarting hearts one at a time

Apr 02, 2026 08:53AM ● By Content Editor

Arrowhead AED is focused on installing outdoor, climate-controlled AEDs—units that are accessible 24/7, even in extreme northern conditions - Boreal Community Media - April 2, 2026

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Following sudden closure, Ruby’s Pantry ends all distributions, including in Cook County

Apr 01, 2026 10:11AM ● By Content Editor

Yesterday, the regional faith-based food distribution organization Ruby's Pantry announced a sudden closure, ending a 20+ year program overall and 11 years of local distributions that provided affordable food bundles without income requirements in Cook County - Boreal - April 1, 2026

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Cook County and Grand Portage weather-related closings and delays

Apr 01, 2026 08:26AM ● By Editor

Please send your weather-related closings and delays to [email protected], and we will get them added to the list - Boreal Community Media - April 3, 2026

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Winter Storm Warning, Advisory issued as first of two storms set to arrive in Cook County

Apr 01, 2026 08:23AM ● By Content Editor

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth is forecasting two separate winter storms that are expected to move through the area between Wednesday night and Saturday night - Boreal - April 1, 2026

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Governor Walz signs first bills of 2026, focusing on school bus safety, cannabis testing, and housing

Mar 31, 2026 10:52AM ● By Content Editor

Governor Tim Walz signed the first set of bills of the 2026 legislative session and issued a new proclamation last week - Boreal - March 31, 2026

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Local community members turn out despite heavy snow for No Kings rally as global attendance hits 8 million

Mar 30, 2026 01:49PM ● By Content Editor

In Grand Marais, Arrowhead Indivisible organized a local event that began at the Cook County Courthouse and ended at Harbor Park. The gathering focused on themes of environmental protection, democracy, and community action - Boreal - March 30, 2026

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