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As court case continues, MPCA defends handling of PolyMet permit, citing efficiency

Jan 24, 2020 ● By Editor

Former Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner John Linc Stine steadfastly maintained his agency did not pressure federal officials to suppress comments that were critical of a key water permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 23, 2020

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WDIO-TV Report: After Hiatus, Several Mushers Return to the Beargrease

Jan 24, 2020 ● By Editor

The field of 14 mushers for the marathon is finalized. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - January 23, 2020

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Light snow on Friday, patchy freezing drizzle possible

Jan 24, 2020 ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - Duluth MN - January 24, 2020

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Area businesses encouraged to participate in regional survey

Jan 23, 2020 ● By Editor

Cook County Chamber of Commerce encourages members to participate in College of St. Scholastica study. From Boreal Community Media - January 23, 2020

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In court, environmental regulators accused of suppressing comments in PolyMet case

Jan 23, 2020 ● By Editor

Several environmental groups and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa argue that the MPCA tried to improperly suppress serious concerns from EPA scientists about the permit’s ability to protect waterways in northeastern Minnesota. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 22, 2020

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How authorities are trying to avert Great Lakes flooding

Jan 23, 2020 ● By Editor

Here’s what the International Joint Commission, which is responsible for controlling the Great Lakes water system, is doing to prepare. By Blair Eveleigh of Cottage Life - January 21, 2020

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Lake Superior ice formation lags well behind normal

Jan 22, 2020 ● By Editor

Maximum ice cover this winter is expected to be below average. By Gary Rinne of Thunder Bay Newswatch - January 21, 2020

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Video: Veterinarian Team Helps Ensure Dog Safety on the Beargrease

Jan 22, 2020 ● By Editor

Many mushers will say their priority is not necessarily finishing first, but rather with a happy and healthy team. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - January 21, 2020

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10th Annual Beargrease Gallery Portrays Best of Past

Jan 21, 2020 ● By Editor

The Great Lakes Aquarium gallery of Beargrease images will be open to the public from Jan.19 to March 8. It features 20 artists and nearly 50 works. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - January 20, 2020

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Jan 21, 2020 ● By Editor

You can read the report in the attached PDF. From Cook County MN Law Enforcement - January 21, 2020

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