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Cook County Transportation Plan Survey Extended

Jul 11, 2019 ● By Editor

Cook County announced today that it has extended the deadline for its online Transportation Plan Survey from July 14 to July 26, 2019.

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Humphrey School recognizes 10 state projects with annual innovation awards

Jul 11, 2019 ● By Editor

The state awards, now in their sixth year, were inspired by the Humphrey School’s annual Local Government Innovation Awards, which recognize schools, cities, townships and county government entities for their programs and projects. The winners will be formally recognized at an awards ceremony on August 8. Media Release from the University of Minnesota - July 11, 2019

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Arctic waters are actually warmer than Great Lakes right now

Jul 10, 2019 ● By Editor

Lake Superior had a banner spring for ice, with both the extent and duration of ice coverage on the lake well surpassing the average. By Caroline Floyd • Meteorologist from the Weather Network - July 10, 2019

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Addressing Recent Waste Water Treatment Facility Odor

Jul 10, 2019 ● By Editor

The Public Utilities Commission and Staff are mindful of the difficulty the odor presents to residents, business owners, and visitors. They currently pursuing changes to plant operations & investigating technological applications to reduce odor. Media Release from the City of Grand Marais - July 10, 2019

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Global warming could mean fewer fish for sport fishing, more die-offs across US

Jul 09, 2019 ● By Editor

Research at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Large Lakes Observatory found that Lake Superior surface water temperatures increased 4.5 degrees between 1979 and 2006. By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY -July 9, 2019

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Motorcyclists: How to ride around Lake Superior.

Jul 09, 2019 ● By Editor

There are smooth roads with long stretches through virtually uninhabited landscapes; the ride spans thousands of kilometres through three states and one hell of a big province. By Dustin Woods of Canada Moto Guide - July 9, 2019

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Cook County Schools Seeking a Bus Driver

Jul 08, 2019 ● By Editor

Please see the announcement from Cook County Schools.

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Jul 08, 2019 ● By Editor

From Cook County Law Enforcement - July 8, 2019

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Minuscule microbes wield enormous power over the Great Lakes.

Jul 08, 2019 ● By Editor

But many species remain a mystery. By Tony Briscoe of The Chicago Tribune - July 7, 2019

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Underwater archeologists to document Lake Superior shipwrecks

Jul 08, 2019 ● By Editor

The Parks Canada team was involved in finding the lost ships of the Franklin expedition. By TbNewsWatch.com Staff - July 8, 2019

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