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Border patrol finds invasive species in International Falls shipping container

Jul 11, 2020 09:04AM ● By Editor

CBPAS issued a total of 167 emergency action notifications during the second quarter of 2020, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Emergency action notifications occur when containers are found with prohibited pests. From the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - July 10, 2020

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State opens long-term care to visits from outside 'essential caregivers' after COVID-19 restrictions

Jul 11, 2020 07:47AM ● By Editor

Nursing homes, assisted living and other facilities have been closed to visitors since mid-March By Peter Cox of Minnesota Public Radio News - July 10, 2020

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Michigan Senators seek clarification on Canadian border travel

Jul 11, 2020 06:24AM ● By Editor

From WDIO-TV - July 11, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Led by Twin Cities suburbs, case counts jump

Jul 11, 2020 06:16AM ● By Editor

The Health Department said five more Minnesotans had died from the disease, putting the toll at 1,495 since the pandemic began. The number of people currently hospitalized (224) fell significantly from Thursday even as those needing intensive care (124) inched up. By David Montgomery from Minnesota Public Radio Needs - July 11, 2020

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Video: Itasca County, Superior encouraging mask use as COVID-19 cases rise

Jul 10, 2020 05:59AM ● By Editor

Northland communities are urging the public to wear face masks as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Some of those communities urging mask use are Superior and Itasca County. From WDIO-TV - July 10, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Cases top 40K; new cases continue to rise

Jul 10, 2020 05:52AM ● By Editor

The newest numbers show a continued upswing in daily cases over the past few days even as overall hospitalizations continue to decline. Thursday’s daily cases, however, are still well below the state’s pandemic peak in May. From Minnesota Public Radio News - July 10, 2020

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3 Great Lakes freighters head to early layup, nearly 100 shipping employees laid off

Jul 09, 2020 01:38PM ● By Editor

Being sidelined for the rest of this year are the 1,004-foot Edgar B. Speer, the 858-foot Roger Blough and the 767-foot Philip R. Clarke. By Tanda Gmiter of mlive.com - July 9, 2020

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MN Lake Superior Beach Advisory Alert Update

Jul 09, 2020 01:06PM ● By Editor

See the latest update on Lake Superior beaches. From the Minnesota Department of Health - July 9, 2020.

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Chamber reports that Grand Marais City Council acted on mask request

Jul 09, 2020 11:48AM ● By Editor

The City Council heard our request last night and had a lengthy discussion, following which the council took two actions. By Jim Boyd from the Cook County Chamber of Commerce - July 9, 2020

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Frustrated residents ask North Shore tourists to pick up trash

Jul 09, 2020 11:40AM ● By Editor

For the people who have seen the leftover trash as being a problem, they've taken to social media in hopes of shining a spotlight on the litter. By Emma Quinn from KBJR-TV - July 9, 2020

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