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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2019 06:19AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Legendary Stories of Gangsters and Organized Crime on the North Shore

Oct 20, 2019 ● By Editor

The North Shore of Lake Superior and areas up the Gunflint Trail served as a "secret hideaway" for many notorious Chicago-area gangsters of the 1920s and 30s. The area was also home to one of the most prolific bank robbers in US history. By Contributing Editor Jaye White - Boreal Community Media - October 21, 2019

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Just in time for Halloween: Visit these Ghost Towns of the North Shore

Oct 15, 2019 ● By Editor

There are several dozen communities from Duluth to the Canadian border that were once thriving and now lost completely to time. By Contributing Editor Jaye White - Boreal Community Media - October 15, 2019

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World Atlas wonders about Devil's Kettle

Oct 14, 2019 ● By Editor

The most peculiar thing that has baffled experts for so long is that a pothole seems to drain around 50% of the Brule River’s water. By Ferdinand Bada of World Atlas - October 14, 2019

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The story of Curtis and Adair Erickson and the Northern Lights Cottage

Oct 10, 2019 ● By Editor

While it may not have the well-known history of Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, this little cabin in Grand Marais has a rich history all its own! By Contributing Editor Jaye White - Boreal Community Media - October 10, 2019

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Now That's a House with a View

Sep 26, 2019 ● By Editor

Boreal Community Media sat down with the owners of the little houseboat with the best view of the Grand Marais harbor. Exclusive to Boreal Community Media - September 26, 2019

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Fall Foliage Peak: Where Colors Will Be Best 1st Week Of Autumn

Sep 17, 2019 ● By Editor

Scientists say the ability to see beauty developed as an evolutionary trait to attract humans to those things in nature that would help us survive. By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff from patch.com - September 16, 2019

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Grand Marais is a finalist in 'Best Towns in Minnesota' competition

Sep 09, 2019 ● By Editor

Public voting is now open, cast your votes! The winner will be announced on October 1. The winner will receive an editorial profile in Minnesota Monthly. From Boreal Community Media - September 9, 2019

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WDIO-TV Report: Boreal Emergency Portal among 6 finalists for prestigious Touchstone Award

Sep 02, 2019 ● By Editor

The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation will present the Touchstone award to the winner at its annual luncheon at the DECC on Monday, October 7. From Boreal Community Media - September 2, 2019

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MSN: Grand Marais among "The Sweetest Small Towns to visit this fall"

Aug 29, 2019 ● By Editor

In their "Afar" column, MSN.com highlights Grand Marais as one of the "sweetest U.S. small towns to visit this fall." From Boreal Community Media - August 29, 2019

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Bear Aware Video: Cascade Vacation Rentals visited by Momma Bear and her four cubs

Aug 22, 2019 ● By Editor

Cascade Vacation Rentals shared this darling video of Momma Bear and her four cubs. Thanks to Jaye White for capturing this special visit. From Cascade Vacation Rentals - August 22, 2019

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