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Update: Roads now open on County Road 60 and Round Lake Road

Apr 18, 2026 05:03AM ● By Editor

The Cook County Highway Department closed two county roads due to washout conditions after the April 17th storm event - Cook County Highway Department - April 18, 2026

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Community food shelf table available at Cook County YMCA

Apr 17, 2026 10:17AM ● By Content Editor

Earlier this month, the Cook County YMCA announced it will host a food shelf table for anyone looking for local food support - Boreal - April 17, 2026

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Cook County Connections: Reflections for National County Government Month

Apr 17, 2026 10:03AM ● By Content Editor

April is National County Government Month, a time to recognize the essential role counties play in supporting community well‑being - Cook County, MN - April 17, 2026

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Update: Senate passes bill to reverse 20-year mining ban, with a 50-49 vote

Apr 17, 2026 09:54AM ● By Content Editor

Yesterday, Thursday, April 16, 2026, the U.S. Senate voted to pass H.J.Res. 140, overriding the Biden administration’s 20-year ban on mineral leasing in 225,504 acres of the Superior National Forest. - Boreal - April 17, 2026

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Castle Danger Brewery Hosts Annual White Pine Seedling Giveaway on Arbor Day

Apr 17, 2026 05:52AM ● By Editor

Guests are encouraged to stop in, pick up a seedling while supplies last, and take home a small piece of the North Shore to plant and nurture - Castle Danger Brewery - April 17, 2026

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Superior National Forest to host public open houses this month

Apr 16, 2026 06:07AM ● By Content Editor

The Superior National Forest has scheduled several public open houses in April 2026 to provide community members with updates on local forest management, upcoming projects, and other work - Boreal - April 16, 2026

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Cook County Historical Society Announces 2026 Speaker Series

Apr 15, 2026 05:23AM ● By Editor

The Cook County Historical Society is pleased to announce its upcoming 2026 Speaker Series, featuring a diverse lineup of regional authors and local historians - Cook County Historical Society - April 15, 2026

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MN DNR announces transition to "same-day pay then stay" model for State Forest Campgrounds

Apr 14, 2026 11:06AM ● By Content Editor

The "same day pay then stay" model requires campers to pay for their campsite before occupying a space, rather than arriving and paying afterward - Boreal - April 14, 2026

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City of Grand Marais to host community open house for Statewide Archaeological Survey and harbor historical nomination

Apr 14, 2026 08:02AM ● By Content Editor

The City of Grand Marais will host a public open house to gather community input on two projects that aim to preserve the region's history, specifically in and along the harbor.

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Governor Walz designates April 13–20 as Dark Sky Week in Minnesota

Apr 14, 2026 08:01AM ● By Content Editor

This initiative, led by Minnesota-based nonprofit Starry Skies North, a regional chapter of DarkSky International, highlights how the "beauty and wonder of a natural night sky" serves as an important source of "inspiration, scientific discovery, and quiet reflection" for all who live here - Boreal - April 13, 2026

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