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Last Updated: Jul 17, 2019 06:58AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

New Yorker: Finding Stillness in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters in the Age of Trump

Jul 17, 2019 ● By Editor

From a small shore town, Grand Marais, we headed up the Gunflint Trail, a winding road that was then partly gravel, and which extends fifty-seven miles to the northeast corner of the wilderness area. By Alex Kotlowitz from The New Yorker - July 17, 2019

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Boreal Community Media sponsors picnic lunch at WTIP

Jul 12, 2019 ● By Editor

Boreal Community Media served up smiles and great food as they sponsored a picnic lunch during WTIP's membership drive.

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Minnesota Monthly: There’s New Room to Breathe in Grand Marais

Jul 09, 2019 ● By Editor

Senior editor Reed Fischer discovered clarity while exploring the new vacation spaces of Grand Marais. By Reed Fischer of Minnesota Monthly - July 9, 2019

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Community makes generous donations to Clinic's Giving Tree in honor of Rita Plourde

Jul 08, 2019 ● By Editor

More than $5,000 in donations were made by community members in honor of Sawtooth Mountain Clinic's 40th Anniversary and retiring CEO Rita Plourde. From Boreal Community Media - July 8, 2019

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Photos: Large crowds enjoy artists and musicians in Hovland.

Jul 05, 2019 ● By Editor

The 14th annual Hovland Arts Festival kicked off Friday to beautiful weather, local arts and crafts and some of the North Shore's favorite musicians. From Boreal Community Media - July 5, 2019

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Minnesota Monthly features "The New Grand Marais"

Jun 29, 2019 ● By Editor

The magazine highlights "modern vacations on the North Shore". From Boreal Community Media - June 29, 2019

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Meet Kate Surbaugh, the new CEO at Sawtooth Mountain Clinic

Jun 28, 2019 ● By Editor

Boreal Community Media sat down with Kate Surbaugh to learn a bit more about Sawtooth Mountain Clinic's newly named Chief Executive Officer. From Boreal Community Media - June 28, 2019

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Sawtooth Mountain Clinic celebrates 40 years of quality healthcare

Jun 24, 2019 ● By Editor

The community gathered to pay tribute to the leaders and care givers at the 40th anniversary event on Monday. From Boreal Community Media - June 25, 2019

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Sawtooth Mountain Clinic CEO receives ‘Hero Award’ at the Minnesota Rural Health conference

Jun 18, 2019 ● By Editor

The Rural Health Awards are given to individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to rural health in Minnesota. Media Release from Sawtooth Mountain Clinic - June 18, 2019

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Photos: Strong attendance for Boundary Waters Expo this weekend.

Jun 09, 2019 ● By Editor

The event was held Saturday and Sunday at the Bearskin Lodge on the Gunflint Trail. From Boreal Community Media - June 9, 2019

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