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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Dec 17, 2018 ● By Editor

The Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report for the week of December 11 - 17 is available in the attached PDF. Media release from Cook County - December 17, 2018

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Increased National Park visitation in Great Lakes Region

Dec 17, 2018 ● By Editor

Park rangers scrambling to make room for visitors. By Jack Nissen of greatlakesnow.org - December 12, 2018

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In the Great Lakes, with plastics, the message is the bottle

Dec 17, 2018 ● By Editor

Plastics and pollutants threaten Great Lakes wildlife and human populations. By Anntaninna Biondo From Great Lakes Echo - December 17, 2018

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A submerged oil pipeline triggers a winter of frigid protest

Dec 15, 2018 ● By Editor

Line 5, operated by Enbridge, has been enveloped in controversy for months. Michigan’s outgoing governor has pressed for a new agreement to ensure it continues. By Trevor Bach of The Washington Post - December 14, 2018

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Thunder Bay Police Board stripped of power amid crises of "systematic discrimination".

Dec 15, 2018 ● By Editor

Report says police board failed to deal with 'clear and indisputable pattern' of racism. By Matt Prokopchuk of CBC News - December 14, 2018

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Last Saltie of Season to Leave Duluth Port Saturday

Dec 15, 2018 ● By Editor

The last ocean-going vessel of the 2018 Duluth-Superior shipping season is expected to leave port this weekend. From WDIO-TV - December 15, 2018

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Environmental Changes Are Killing the Livelihood of Great Lakes Fishermen

Dec 14, 2018 ● By Editor

The Bagida-waad Alliance is gathering scientific data to find out what has happened to their waters. By Corey Mintz of Modern Farmer - December 11, 2018

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'As tragic as it is unsurprising': leaders react to report on systemic racism in Thunder Bay police

Dec 14, 2018 ● By Editor

In 2nd response, police service acknowledges it must address systemic racism that exists within it. By Rhiannon Johnson and Nic Meloney · CBC News · December 12, 2018

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Great Lakes Islands Alliance Formed To Connect Isolated Communities

Dec 13, 2018 ● By Editor

14 islands around the Great Lakes have banded together to form a coalition to address their unique challenges, including a lack of broadband access and healthcare. By Elizabeth Miller of ideastream.org - December 13, 2018

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County Board of Commissioners Sets 2019 Levy at 5.99%

Dec 12, 2018 ● By Editor

Contact: Jeff Cadwell, County Administrator, 218-387-3687 or [email protected]

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