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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

May 21, 2019 ● By Editor

You can access a copy of the weekly report in the attached PDF. Media Release from Cook County Law Enforcement - May 21, 2019

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Outside Magazine profiles the BWCA in major article: "The Uncertain Future of the Boundary Waters"

May 20, 2019 ● By Editor

At 1.1 million acres, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of the largest and most popular backcountry destinations in the U.S. and a longtime proving ground for adventurers. But now the region is facing the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining. From Boreal Community Media - May 20, 2019

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Destined for Montana, Beaver Bay cafe's new owner was swayed by the big lake

May 20, 2019 ● By Editor

On his way up to Tofte, Arriola said he fell in love with Lake Superior. He remembers sitting out on the hood of his truck to watch the lake and he "was just mesmerized." By Teri Cadeau of the Lake County News Chronicle - May 20, 2019

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The Weather Channel names North Shore Scenic Drive as "Amazing Road Trip in Minnesota"

May 19, 2019 ● By Editor

The website highlights each of the "Amazing Road Trips" in every state. By Simone M. Scully of The Weather Channel - Posted: May 19, 2019

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New Adventure Park in Silver Bay Opens Memorial Day Weekend

May 18, 2019 ● By Editor

Located on about four acres of the forested hillside, clearly viewable from Highway 61, The Adventure Park will be the largest attraction of its kind on the North Shore. Media Release from The Adventure Park on the North Shore - May 18, 2019

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Cook County Higher Education launches new Legacy Fund with a “Million $ Match” challenge

May 17, 2019 ● By Editor

The Board has created three different funds for donor pledges: an endowment fund, a Board-designated fund, and a scholarship fund. Media Release from Cook County Higher Education - May 17, 2019

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Video: Learn the benefits of becoming a MPCA Citizen Water Monitor

May 16, 2019 ● By Editor

The MPCA needs nearly 700 volunteers to measure water clarity in hundreds of streams — including 676 high-priority sites — and 2,857 lakes, then report back to the agency. Media Release from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - May 14, 2019

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Lake Superior has the potential to reach or exceed record highs in May

May 16, 2019 ● By Editor

Water supplies to all the Great Lakes were above average in April and water levels of all the Great Lakes remain well above average. From wawa-news.com - May 16, 2019

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Trump administration renews key leases for potential copper mine next to the BWCA

May 15, 2019 ● By Editor

Federal regulators Wednesday renewed two mineral leases held by the company, which wants the build the underground mine adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - May 15, 2019

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Stint of Vandalism and Damage to Vehicles Occurring in City

May 14, 2019 ● By Editor

Media Release from Cook County Law Enforcement - May 14, 2019

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