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Students complete emergency medical responder course in Grand Marais

Dec 19, 2025 10:48AM ● By Content Editor

An Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course recently concluded at North Shore Health in Grand Marais, with 11 students completing the training under Cook County EMS Director Karla Pankow - Boreal - Dec 19, 2025

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Rare Mountain Bluebird highlights 2025 Grand Marais Christmas Bird Count results

Dec 19, 2025 09:53AM ● By Content Editor

Local birders documented 42 species during the official Grand Marais Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) held on Sunday, December 14, 2025. While the total number of individual birds aligned with recent averages, the sighting of a rare Mountain Bluebird provided a fun addition for the 45th year of the local census - Boreal - Dec 18, 2025

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60 mph wind gusts, -26 wind chill, recorded in the Grand Marais Harbor as strong storm moves out of area

Dec 19, 2025 09:33AM ● By Content Editor

Minnesotans know the weather can be unpredictable, and conditions over the past 24 hours have proven this in the Arrowhead region of the state (rain, sleet, snow, ice, wind, and cold temperatures, to name a few) - Boreal - Dec 19, 2025

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Travel advisories issued in Cook County and Grand Portage as road conditions begin to worsen as rain, snow, fall

Dec 18, 2025 11:20AM ● By Content Editor

A messy winter weather system is impacting roads in Cook County, Grand Portage, and throughout the Arrowhead region of Minnesota - Boreal - Dec 18, 2025

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Updated: High winds, potential flash freeze, accompany Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cook and Lake Counties

Dec 18, 2025 08:26AM ● By Content Editor

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Cook County and Grand Portage as a midweek clipper system approaches the region - Boreal - Dec 17, 2025

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Let the skating begin! Cook County Community Center ice rink and warming houses to open this weekend

Dec 17, 2025 09:32AM ● By Content Editor

Thanks to the hard work of the ice-making team, the Cook County Community Center ice rinks and warming house will be open for skating starting Saturday, December 20th - Cook County, MN - Dec 17, 2025

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Starry Skies North presents first Dark Sky Friendly Business Certifications in Cook County during event with AstroBob

Dec 16, 2025 11:27AM ● By Content Editor

Visit Cook County hosted the annual Dark Sky Festival this past weekend, featuring a series of events timed perfectly with the peak of the Geminiad Meteor Shower, even as clouds moved in and out of the area - Boreal Community Media - Dec 16, 2025

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Lutsen Resort owner Bryce Campbell makes first appearance in Cook County court, is released on bail

Dec 16, 2025 09:18AM ● By Content Editor

After being arrested earlier this month on arson and insurance fraud charges, Lutsen Resort owner Bryce Campbell made his first court appearance on Monday and was released from Lake County jail on bail - Boreal - Dec 16, 2025

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Winter Preparedness in Cook County: Simple Habits for Greater Peace of Mind

Dec 16, 2025 08:22AM ● By Editor

Winter in Cook County often reminds us how quickly things can change. A sunny morning might become a snowy afternoon. A short drive can end up taking much longer. Even a brief power flicker can lead to hours without electricity. - Cook County - December 16, 2025

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How cold was it? Grand Marais Airport records -41F wind chill over the weekend

Dec 15, 2025 11:08AM ● By Content Editor

The coldest wind chill recorded in Cook County over the weekend was -41°F at the Grand Marais Airport at 12:55 a.m. on Sunday, December 14. The airport also recorded a wind chill of -40°F early Saturday morning - Boreal - Dec 15, 2025

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