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Last Updated: Jul 03, 2020 06:54AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Lake Superior remains high despite dry June

Jul 03, 2020 06:54AM ● By Editor

At the beginning of July, the lake is 9 inches (23 centimeters) above average and 5 inches (13 centimeters) below the record-high level set last year. From WDIO-TV - July 3, 2020

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Cook County’s “Great Place Project” looking for donations

Jun 27, 2020 06:14AM ● By Editor

This year the Cook County Chamber is hoping people will donate so the grants can keep coming. As for this beautiful canoe, selling the raffle tickets virtually is not allowed in Minnesota. By Meteorologist Alex Libby of KBJR-TV - June 26, 2020

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Vote Now: Grand Marais in the running for "Best Coastal Small Town"

Jun 03, 2020 07:32AM ● By Editor

Votes can be cast once a day until polls close at 11 a.m. June 29. The winner, which will be designated as Readers’ Choice and receive a badge of recognition, will be announced July 10. From USA Today and the Ashland Press - June 2, 2020

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Library Expands Pickup Days and Adds Interlibrary Loan Services

May 22, 2020 01:37PM ● By Editor

Starting Wednesday, Grand Marais Public Library will add two additional days to their Pickup Window Program to provide 10 AM until 4:00 PM pickups Monday through Friday. From the Grand Marais Public Library - May 23, 2020

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Cook County Board Extends Local State of Emergency

May 19, 2020 12:12PM ● By Editor

Cook County Emergency Management Director Mike Keyport requested the extension as part of the county’s emergency operations response to COVID-19. Media Release from Cook County MN - May 19, 2020

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Notice to Haulers - Lifting of Road Restrictions May 19 and 20

May 18, 2020 03:53PM ● By Editor

The condition of county roads will continue to be inspected daily, and weight restrictions on each road will be removed as soon as conditions allow. From the Cook County MN Highway Department - May 18, 2020

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Non-essential businesses on North Shore prepare to reopen on Monday

May 17, 2020 08:25AM ● By Editor

Under the lifted restrictions, businesses must operate with a 50% capacity, Sullivan said this means they'll allow five customers in the gift shop at a time. By Emma Quinn of KBJR-TV - May 17, 2020

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Confessions of a Lake Superior rock fanatic

May 13, 2020 06:26AM ● By Editor

Soo Today reader Sharalyn Stubbs shares her love of 'rock hounding' on the shores of a very special lake. By Soo Today - May 12, 2020

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Buck's Hardware announces changes to policy and process related to COVID 19

May 07, 2020 03:13PM ● By Editor

Anticipating the increased traffic that comes with the season, Buck's Hardware has announced new policies that effects in-store shopping. While these policies may not be welcomed by all, we believe the added safety is worth the short term inconvenience. From Buck's Hardware - May 7, 2020

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Today is the final day! Support free local media by donating to Boreal during GiveatHomeMN week!

May 01, 2020 05:44AM ● By Editor

Boreal Community Media is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation depending on your support to continue reporting news and information from Cook County and Minnesota's North Shore. Please donate today! From Boreal Community Media - May 1, 2020

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