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Tickets available for annual E.A.T.S. fundraiser at ISD166, scheduled for March 5

Feb 27, 2026 11:16AM ● By Content Editor

Tickets are now on sale for the Cook County ISD166 Education Foundation's annual fundraising event, E.A.T.S. (Enriching Academics Through Sustenance), scheduled for March 5, 2026 - Boreal - Feb 27, 2026

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High winds and possible snow squalls expected for Cook County today

Feb 27, 2026 08:45AM ● By Content Editor

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth, a fast-moving cold front is bringing a combination of high winds and potential snow squalls to the region - Boreal - Feb. 27, 2026

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New fishing rules for 2026: Continuous catch-and-release bass season, adjusted tackle standards, and new trout dates and salmon limits

Feb 25, 2026 08:59AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) has released updated fishing regulations for 2026, including a continuous catch-and-release season for largemouth and smallmouth bass on inland waters - Boreal - Feb 25, 2026

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Public invited to Superior National Forest open house events

Feb 24, 2026 11:20AM ● By Content Editor

Forest Supervisor Tom Hall, district rangers and project staff will share information about mission-critical work including upcoming road and trail construction, prescribed fire, active management and recreation projects - USFS - Feb. 24, 2026

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Grand Marais Fire Department reminds residents to clear the hydrants on their property

Feb 24, 2026 08:28AM ● By Content Editor

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, a fire can double in size every minute. If a hydrant is buried, firefighters may have to spend time digging it out instead of tackling the fire - Boreal - Feb. 24, 2026

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Grand Marais officials issue parking reminder ahead of Tuesday storm

Feb 23, 2026 12:22PM ● By Content Editor

In anticipation of the storm, City of Grand Marais officials have issued a reminder of the winter parking rules, specifically that there is no overnight parking along Highway 61. They are asking for the public's cooperation to help plows effectively clear the roads and move snow - Boreal - Feb 23, 2026

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Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor the Life and Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson

Feb 23, 2026 10:36AM ● By Content Editor

Governor Tim Walz today ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise on Wednesday, February 25, 2025, to sunset on Thursday, 26, 2026, in honor and remembrance of the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., who passed away at the age of 84 - Office of Governor Walz - Feb 23, 2026

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More snow heading our way: Winter Storm Warning, Advisory, issued for Cook County

Feb 23, 2026 08:40AM ● By Content Editor

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Warning for southern Cook County and a Winter Weather Advisory for northern Cook County, which will take effect at midnight through 3 p.m. on February 24.

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Cook County Connections: Sheriff’s Office Begins Body-Worn Camera Program

Feb 20, 2026 02:33PM ● By Content Editor

The policy framework governing when and how deputies wear and use the cameras was unanimously approved by the County Board in late November 2025 after a two-week public comment period that drew feedback from community members - Cook County, MN - Feb 20, 2026

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Historic blizzard impacts MN state parks along North Shore; DNR warns of possible limited weekend access

Feb 20, 2026 09:28AM ● By Content Editor

Following a record-breaking blizzard this week, the MN DNR has issued a visitor warning stating that some state parks, forests, and waysides across Cook County, Grand Portage, and the rest of the North Shore are closed, inaccessible, or unstaffed, due to heavy drifting and unplowed roads - Boreal - Feb 20, 2026

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