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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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Amid COVID-19, Cook County Schools has embraced a new learning curve: Distance Learning

Apr 27, 2020 06:26AM ● By Editor

This has been an adjustment for all of us, it is an opportunity for both students and teachers to learn alongside each other. The school district has continued to support the meal program, provide technology for students, and of course, deliver morning announcements. By Ellen Callender exclusive to Boreal Community Media - April 27, 2020

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Historic Cook County's COVID-19 Updates, Resources, and Volunteer Opportunities

Apr 24, 2020 12:37PM ● By Editor

The five Historic Cook County sites (History Museum, JHP Art Gallery, Chippewa City Church, Bally Blacksmith Shop, and fish house replica and fishing tug "Neegee") will be temporarily closed to all non-essential staff and the public at least through June 25. From Historic Cook County - April 24, 2020

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Snacks & Packs Backpack Program Still On-going

Apr 22, 2020 03:59PM ● By Editor

All funds for this program are donated by grants, local organizations and individuals. If you are interested in donating to this program, please give Diane Booth a call at 387-3015. From Cook County MN - April 22, 2020

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Tourism Industry suffering across Northern Minnesota and Ontario

Apr 20, 2020 08:57AM ● By Editor

Many events have already been canceled throughout the summer. An example is the Grand Marais's Art Colony, Art Festival has been canceled this year. From Boreal Community Media - April 20, 2020

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A look back at the history of the 3 buildings lost in the Downtown Grand Marais fire

Apr 16, 2020 08:57AM ● By Editor

By Jaye White from Exploring the North Shore - April 16, 2020

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Grand Marais Downtown Fire - Photo Gallery

Apr 13, 2020 04:30PM ● By Editor

New photos show the aftermath of the fire on Tuesday. See the photo gallery from the Grand Marais downtown fire on Monday. From Boreal Community Media - April 13, 2020

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"Solidarity with our neighbours" as Cook County man jokes about annexation to Canada

Apr 12, 2020 10:24AM ● By Editor

It was meant as a joke, and maybe even a little support, but a man who lives in Cook County was surprised by the amount of reaction he received when he Tweeted the rural Minnesota county, should be annexed by Canada. By Jeff Walters of CBC - Thunder Bay - April 12, 2020

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Opportunity to Create – Earth Day Nature Collage

Apr 09, 2020 06:26AM ● By Editor

From Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District - April 9, 2020

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