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Cook County Connections: County Transitions to Beacon System for Property Information and Tax Payments

Feb 02, 2026 12:45PM ● By Content Editor

Cook County recently transitioned to the Beacon property information and tax payment system, a modern and secure platform that improves how residents access property records and pay property taxes online - Cook County, MN - February 2, 2026

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Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicts six additional weeks of winter

Feb 02, 2026 09:20AM ● By Content Editor

On February 2, 2026, the tradition of Groundhog Day continued as tens of thousands of spectators gathered in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where he saw his shadow, signifying an additional six weeks of winter - Boreal - Feb 2, 2026

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Catching up with your former Cook County neighbors: Randy and Sharon Sjogren

Feb 02, 2026 08:26AM ● By Editor

Learn more about the life adventures of Randy and Sharon Sjogren, former owners of Putt n Pets in Grand Marais - Boreal Community Media - February 1, 2026

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Lutsen Resort owner Bryce Campbell sues insurer for $16.5 million unpaid insurance claim over 2024 fire

Jan 30, 2026 08:17AM ● By Content Editor

On January 23, 2026, North Shore Resort Company, owned by Lutsen Resort owner Bryce Campbell, filed a federal lawsuit against Owners Insurance Company, alleging that the insurance provider breached its contract by denying coverage for a total loss caused by a fire on February 6, 2024 - Boreal - Jan 30, 2026

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Ryan Anderson makes history, Hennessy earns "Rookie of the Year," at the 2026 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Jan 29, 2026 09:51AM ● By Content Editor

Ryan Anderson of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, finished the 2026 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon as both a finisher and champion, marking a historic milestone in the race’s history - Boreal - Jan 29, 2026

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2026 annual Minnesota Book Awards finalists announced

Jan 29, 2026 08:13AM ● By Editor

The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced finalists in ten categories for the 2026 Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota - Jan 29, 2026

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How cold has it been? NWS shares data on Cook County’s most recent cold stretch

Jan 28, 2026 11:14AM ● By Content Editor

According to the NWS, data from the Grand Marais Airport on Devil Track Lake shows that overnight temperatures have consistently fallen "back below zero consecutively since the morning of Jan 18" -Boreal Community Media - Jan 28, 2026

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MN Dept. of Corrections disputes federal immigration figures with new data website

Jan 28, 2026 10:40AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) has launched a new website to address what state officials describe as "significant inaccuracies" in data published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Boreal - Jan 28, 2026

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Cook County Public Health and Human Services Extends Community Pop-Up Pantry and Food Drive through April 1st 2026

Jan 28, 2026 09:12AM ● By Content Editor

In response to heightened community needs during the government shutdown in late October, Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) organized a Community Food Drive and Pop-Up Food Pantry in the lobby of the Cook County Courthouse - January 28, 2026

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A Winter Weekend of Roots, Honky-Tonk, and Songcraft Erik Koskinen, Martha Scanlan & Jon Neufeld

Jan 28, 2026 07:57AM ● By Editor

The North Shore Music Association presents a two-night live music weekend, February 7–8, featuring Erik Koskinen, Martha Scanlan, and Jon Neufeld—three deeply respected musicians sharing two distinct performances in two very different rooms, each highlighting a different side of live music - NSMA - Jan 28, 2026

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