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MnDOT to host public meeting for Highway 61 corridor study between Little Marais and Tofte

Feb 20, 2026 08:55AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26, to discuss future planning for Highway 61 between Little Marais and Tofte - Boreal - Feb 20, 2026

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Cook County Highway Department Lifts Travel Advisory

Feb 19, 2026 04:32PM ● By Editor

The Cook County Highway Department has lifted the travel advisory that was in effect yesterday morning due to blizzard conditions - Cook County Highway Department - February 19, 2026

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Cook County Extension announces spring workshops on apple pruning and maple sugaring

Feb 19, 2026 09:53AM ● By Content Editor

University of Minnesota Extension Cook County has scheduled two educational workshops in Grand Marais this March, focusing on seasonal land stewardship and food production - Boreal - Feb 19, 2026

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Hovland records over 38 inches of snow as North Shore digs out from massive blizzard

Feb 19, 2026 09:25AM ● By Content Editor

Community members in northern Minnesota are digging out from under a foot of snow after a blizzard that buried the North Shore for the past 48 hours - Boreal - Feb 19, 2026

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Drury Lane Books to host Minnesota Author, Sam Tschida, for an afternoon fundraiser event

Feb 19, 2026 08:31AM ● By Editor

In partnership with Authors for Minnesota Day, Drury Lane Books will be hosting regional author, Sam Tschida, from 12-4:00pm on Saturday, February 28 - Drury Lane Books - February 19

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North Shore braces for additional 5 to 10 inches of snow as blizzard conditions persist

Feb 18, 2026 12:40PM ● By Content Editor

Heavy snow remains concentrated along the North Shore and the far northeast Arrowhead. As of 9:30 a.m., many places in Cook and Lake County were reporting at least 13 inches of fresh snow. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth, as of 10 a.m., the most intense snowfall band extended from Grand Marais north through Grand Portage. This band is expected to continue moving north, with peak snowfall intensity tapering off between noon and 1:00 p.m - Boreal - Feb 18, 2026

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Snowfall totals reach 13 inches (so far) in parts of Cook, Lake counties as blizzard conditions impact the North Shore

Feb 18, 2026 10:37AM ● By Content Editor

A severe winter storm is currently impacting Minnesota’s North Shore, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous blizzard conditions to the area. No travel advisories have been issued by the Cook County Highway Department, Lake County Sheriff's Office, and MnDOT as visibility remains severely restricted across the region - Boreal - Feb 18, 2026

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No Travel Advisory for Cook County

Feb 18, 2026 07:03AM ● By Editor

Heavy snow and high winds are causing limited visibility and dangerous travel conditions - Cook County HIghway Department - February 18, 2026

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Blizzard Warning, Winter Storm Warning set to begin on Tuesday, February 17

Feb 17, 2026 08:11AM ● By Content Editor

A significant winter storm is arriving in the Northland, with the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting heavy snowfall and potential blizzard conditions for Cook County and the Grand Portage area - Boreal - Feb 17, 2026

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Oddz & Endz to distribute over $200,250 to 35 Cook County non-profits from 2025 sales

Feb 16, 2026 10:27AM ● By Editor

After an amazing year of donations and community support, Oddz & Endz has distributed a record $200,250 in payouts to 35 Cook County local non-profits - Oddz & Endz - February 15, 2026

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