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Slow spread of invasive species in Minnesota by becoming familiar with firewood rules

Mar 31, 2026 08:17AM ● By Content Editor

We can slow the spread of harmful tree killing insects and disease by buying firewood close to where we burn it, buying Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) certified firewood, or gathering wood on site where permitted - MN Stewardship Netwok - April 1, 2026

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Local community members turn out despite heavy snow for No Kings rally as global attendance hits 8 million

Mar 30, 2026 01:49PM ● By Content Editor

In Grand Marais, Arrowhead Indivisible organized a local event that began at the Cook County Courthouse and ended at Harbor Park. The gathering focused on themes of environmental protection, democracy, and community action - Boreal - March 30, 2026

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Winter Weather Advisory for March 31 issued for Cook and Lake counties

Mar 30, 2026 12:08PM ● By Content Editor

According to the National Weather Service, mixed precipitation is expected, including up to 2" of snow accumulation and a light glaze of ice - Boreal - March 30, 2026

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Cook County Budget Shop Closed Monday, March 30

Mar 30, 2026 11:53AM ● By Content Editor

The Cook County Budget Shop will be closed on Monday, March 30. The closure does not affect the Recycling Center, which will be open as usual until 4 p.m - March 30, 2026

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Hedstrom Lumber annual tree seedling giveaway

Mar 28, 2026 04:46AM ● By Content Editor

Hedstrom Lumber Company has given out over 620,000 tree seedlings to Cook County property owners & renters since 1997 - March 28, 2026

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Cook County ISD 166 awarded state grant for Cardiac Emergency Response Plan

Mar 27, 2026 11:14AM ● By Content Editor

Cook County Schools is among 31 educational organizations across the state to receive a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) Assistance Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) - Boreal - March 26, 2026

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Cook County Connections: Final Reflections from the Cook County Director of Land Services

Mar 27, 2026 10:18AM ● By Content Editor

My journey into local land use administration started after having spent eight years as a pilot in the military, which is not your typical path into local government, but it was the path that steered me along to where I am - Cook County, MN - Mar 27, 2026

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Local volunteers partner with the Soil and Water Conservation District to fill weather data gaps across Cook County’s remote areas

Mar 26, 2026 11:35AM ● By Content Editor

On the shore of Lake Superior, where weather can shift dramatically over the span of just a few miles, a quiet network of volunteers has been keeping watch, one rain gauge at a time - Boreal - March 26, 2026

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Tis the Season: The MN DNR recommends removing bird feeders and other outdoor food sources as bears emerge from dens

Mar 26, 2026 09:10AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove bird feeders now and check their property for food sources that could attract bears - March 26, 2026

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North Shore Music Association Presents Lone Piñon Friday, April 17 at 7 PM | Up Yonder, Grand Marais

Mar 26, 2026 08:45AM ● By Editor

Featuring fiddles, accordion, upright bass, guitars, vihuela, and bilingual vocals, Lone Piñon draws from Spanish, Mexican, Indigenous, Anglo-American, and Afro-American musical traditions - North Shore Music Association - March 25, 2026

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