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Lowe's Canada closing 34 stores including Thunder Bay location

Nov 21, 2019 ● By Editor

The Thunder Bay Lowe's location will close its doors at end of January. From CBC News · November 20, 2019

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U.S.-Canada border community's culture changes as security tightens

Nov 21, 2019 ● By Editor

In the last two fiscal years, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has logged a 400% jump in apprehensions of people crossing illegally from Canada. That's the biggest increase anywhere along the 5,525-mile northern border. By John Burnett from Minnesota Public Radio News - November 21, 2019

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Cook County Schools has a 2 hour delay on Thursday, November 21

Nov 21, 2019 ● By Editor

Please stay tuned for the latest in weather delays and closings here in this article. From Boreal Community Media - November 21, 2019

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Chamber sought clarification on downtown Grand Marais winter parking

Nov 20, 2019 ● By Editor

Calendar parking not meant to apply to downtown area. From the Cook County Chamber of Commerce - November 20, 2019

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Speed limits raised to 60 MPH on most portions of Highway 61

Nov 20, 2019 ● By Editor

The higher speed limits are in effect now on Highway 61 from Silver Bay to Schroeder and from Tofte to the Canadian Border. From Boreal Community Media - November 20, 2019

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Snowfall to taper off Thursday morning.

Nov 20, 2019 ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - November 21, 2019

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How to see a rare meteor shower in Minnesota this week

Nov 20, 2019 ● By Editor

Up to seven meteors a minute could be visible late Thursday night and it will be short — 40 minutes tops. By Cody Nelson of Minnesota Public Radio News - November 19, 2019

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Wisconsin Guard helps test state disaster response

Nov 19, 2019 ● By Editor

Gov. Tony Evers visited the exercise to see how WEM, the Wisconsin National Guard and other state agencies prepare for emergencies. By Capt. Joe Trovato | Wisconsin National Guard | November 18, 2019

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'They're kids': Expert on human trafficking speaks about victims, prevention in Thunder Bay

Nov 19, 2019 ● By Editor

Average age of entry into the sex trade in Canada is 12 to 14 years old, says former MP Joy Smith. From CBC News · Thunder Bay - November 18, 2019

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Weekly Cook County Sheriff's Report

Nov 18, 2019 ● By Editor

You can access a copy of the weekly report in the enclosed pdf. From Cook County MN Law Enforcement - November 18, 2019

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