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U.S. House Committee to review resolution overturning 20-year northern Minnesota mining ban on Tuesday

Jan 20, 2026 08:04AM ● By Content Editor

The House Committee on Rules is scheduled to meet tomorrow, January 20, at 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. Central) to consider a joint resolution that would cancel a 20-year federal mineral withdrawal in Northern Minnesota put in place by the Biden Administration in January 2023 - Boreal - Jan 19, 2026

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Winter Farmer Meet-up: Growing Success and Community on the North Shore

Jan 19, 2026 09:58AM ● By Content Editor

Cook County University of Minnesota Extension will host its annual winter meet-up for North Shore farmers and agricultural producers on February 27 - January 19, 2026

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Northern lights alert: Severe G4 Storm Watch issued for tonight

Jan 19, 2026 09:41AM ● By Content Editor

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (Severe) watch. This level of activity typically results in bright displays that reach much further south than average, with the most intense activity forecast to peak late tonight, January 19, into the early morning of January 20. Fingers crossed for clear skies - Boreal - Jan 19, 2026

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Minnesota Attorney General introduces incident reporting tool and privacy data alert as federal DHS presence expands

Jan 19, 2026 08:20AM ● By Content Editor

On January 15, 2026, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison introduced a new online reporting tool, along with a consumer privacy alert, to address the local impacts of federal activity and possible Department of Homeland Security (DHS) surveillance across the state - Boreal - Jan 16, 2026

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Northwoods Fiber Guild brings "Chair of Hope," to Johnson Heritage Post

Jan 19, 2026 08:12AM ● By Editor

This showcase brings together a diverse community of over 40 makers to share their love of fiber through a wide variety of techniques and skills - JHP - January 18, 2026

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Meet your Cook County Neighbor: Dale Peterson

Jan 19, 2026 08:11AM ● By Editor

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Dale Peterson - Boreal Community Media - January 17, 2026

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Northeast Partnership now accepting proposals for community-led sustainability projects

Jan 18, 2026 05:59AM ● By Content Editor

Northeast Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen their community can now apply for a project partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension Northeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Northeast RSDP) - U of M Extension - January 18, 2026

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Following "dramatic reduction" in human-bear conflicts, USFS extends mandatory food storage order in BWCAW

Jan 16, 2026 03:56PM ● By Content Editor

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced on January 15, 2026, that it is extending mandatory bear food storage requirements within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) for an additional five years. This updated order is scheduled to remain in effect from February 1, 2026, through February 1, 2031 - Boreal - Jan 16, 2026

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Superior National Forest announces temporary closures for Eagle Mountain trail, trailhead, and parking lot

Jan 15, 2026 11:44AM ● By Content Editor

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has issued a temporary closure for the Eagle Mountain trail, trailhead, and parking lot within the Superior National Forest (SNF) - Boreal - Jan 15, 2026

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Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation announces board transitions

Jan 15, 2026 08:03AM ● By Editor

The Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Board of Directors elected two new members to join the board beginning in 2026 - LKJ Foundation - January 15, 2026

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