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Last Updated: Jan 16, 2019 06:54AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

The benefits of extreme cold in Minnesota

Jan 16, 2019 ● By Editor

Extreme cold is critical for achieving high insect mortality rates. The cold is good news for ash trees who are under attack from the Emerald Ash Borer. By Paul Huttner of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 15, 2019

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Relax and read to Aspen at the Grand Marais Library

Jan 11, 2019 ● By Editor

By Brian Larsen of The Cook County News Herald - January 11, 2018

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Commentary: Here's why Eddy, our canine deputy, is important to Cook County

Jan 07, 2019 ● By Editor

And why it is a really good thing to support him with a donation. By Jim Boyd of The Cook County Chamber of Commerce - January 7, 2019

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Ships sailing along the North Shore.

Dec 28, 2018 ● By Editor

Friday was a good day for Ship Spotting on Boreal.org. From Boreal Community Media - December 28, 2018

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This Holiday Season help support the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Giving Tree

Dec 18, 2018 ● By Editor

Donations to the Giving Tree helps patients throughout the year. From Boreal Community Media - December 18, 2018

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Ice rink now open at Birch Grove Community Center

Dec 16, 2018 ● By Editor

A warming hut and bathroom are available for use at the rink. Public Notice from Birch Grove Community Center - December 16, 2018

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Public Health and Human Services Workers Recognized in Governor’s Proclamation

Dec 11, 2018 ● By Editor

Contact: Alison McIntyre, Director – Public Health & Human Services, 218-387-3623 or [email protected]

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Cook County EDA receives grant for $70,000 for child care

Dec 10, 2018 ● By Editor

IRRR Board approves rebates to taconite plants, infrastructure grants to communities. From Business North - December 10, 2018

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Grand Portage hosts regional crafters at Holiday Craft Fair

Dec 07, 2018 ● By Editor

The Fair was Saturday from 10am to 4pm at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Event Center. From Boreal Community Media - December 8, 2018

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USDA Forest Service offers free Christmas tree tags to fourth-graders

Dec 07, 2018 ● By Editor

From the National Forest Service in The Cook County News Herald - December 7, 2018

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