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MnDOT reminds motorists to yield for pedestrians at trail crossings

Jul 31, 2020 07:56AM ● By Editor

Traffic on Highway 61 on the North Shore has been increasing as the summer has progressed. Drivers should be especially aware in areas where pedestrians or bicyclists are crossing the highway such as in towns, near state parks and at Gitchi-Gami Trail crossings. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation - July 30, 2020

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Unique Gunflint Trail Fire Department Fundraiser

Jul 26, 2020 10:30PM ● By Editor

As COVID-19 continues to take a toll on the economy, many organizations have to find different ways to fundraise for their organizations. The Gunflint Trail Fire Department put their creative caps on to accomplish their goal. By Boreal Community Media - July 27, 2020

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Clearview General Store welcomes new owners

Jul 24, 2020 08:24AM ● By Editor

By Brian Larsen of The Cook County News Herald - July 24, 2020

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A baby delivery brings joy to a local couple during a global pandemic

Jul 20, 2020 06:08AM ● By Editor

Local couple Hunter MacLaurin and Juston Bystrom, along with their two daughters, recently welcomed their newest member of the family. They share their story of pregnancy during a global pandemic. Exclusive to Boreal Community Media - July 20, 2020.

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North Shore plays it safe

Jul 18, 2020 10:54AM ● By Editor

Our family spent four nights in a lodge north of Two Harbors, near Gooseberry Falls, the week of July 5. We were impressed by businesses and residents alike who showed concern for their safety and also the well-being of visitors like us. By Tom Hintgen, columnist from the Fergus Falls Journal - July 17, 2020

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Act Now: Cook County last in state in Census Response

Jul 16, 2020 12:54PM ● By Editor

According to data today from the U.S. Census Bureau, with a county response state of just 27.9%, Cook County remains the last of 87 counties in the State of Minnesota From Boreal Community Media - July 16, 2020

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Home Food Preservation Webinars for Free!

Jul 15, 2020 01:52PM ● By Editor

Whether you are a novice or an experienced gardener, or just interested in enjoying the freshness of summer all year long, we invite you to learn more about preserving your harvest. From Cook County MN - July 15, 2020

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Hiking Bridge at Split Rock River won't be built

Jul 13, 2020 05:56AM ● By Editor

The board of the Superior Hiking Trail Association has decided not to build a bridge over the Split Rock River—citing cost and complexity. From WDIO-TV - July 13, 2020

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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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