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Cutting-edge Viking cruise ship is headed for the Great Lakes

Jan 26, 2020 ● By Editor

Both ships have capacity to hold 378 guests in 189 staterooms. The vessels are designed to be small and nimble enough to navigate remote polar areas and the St. Lawrence River, but big enough to handle potentially rough waters and not sacrifice passenger comfort. From the Chicago Tribune - January 26, 2020

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Beargrease Marathon's Opening Ceremony Draws in Full House

Jan 26, 2020 ● By Editor

As folks wrapped up their meal and made final bids on silent auction items, the luck of the draw began. Each racer received a number that would determine their order of take-off. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - January 26, 2020

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$900K in counterfeit money seized at border in northern Minnesota

Jan 26, 2020 ● By Editor

Secret Service officials confirmed the money was counterfeit. The shipment originated from China. From Minnesota Public Radio News - January 26, 2020

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Video: GPS Tracking Upgraded for 2020 Beargrease Marathon

Jan 25, 2020 ● By Editor

The first mushers leave Billy's in Duluth Sunday at 11 a.m. The race is expected to finish Tuesday afternoon or evening at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - January 24, 2020

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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 forecast for Wednesday

Jan 24, 2020 ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - Duluth MN - January 29, 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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