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Free Park Day on Nov. 28 opens Minnesota state parks to all, Library Pass Program offers year-round access

Nov 28, 2025 08:14AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced "Free Park Day" on Friday, November 28. Free Park Day encourages Minnesotans to spend time outdoors during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend - Boreal - Nov 26, 2025

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Tips to reduce food waste at Thanksgiving

Nov 28, 2025 08:11AM ● By Content Editor

Food rotting in landfills emits methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, so by keeping food out of landfills, you are helping the climate - USDA - November 28, 2025

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Minnesota Wild and FanDuel Sports Network to hold first-ever Ojibwe-language broadcast of NHL game

Nov 28, 2025 04:48AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Wild and FanDuel Sports Network announced a historic, first-of-its-kind Ojibwe-language game broadcast in celebration of Native American Heritage Day on Friday, November 28, when the Wild hosts the Colorado Avalanche at 2:30 p.m - November 28, 2025

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Free community Thanksgiving Day meals

Nov 27, 2025 05:47AM ● By Content Editor

Here is a round-up of free community Thanksgiving Day meals throughout Cook County, Minnesota - Boreal - November 27, 2025

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How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop

Nov 27, 2025 05:44AM ● By Content Editor

Pecans have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds of million of pounds of pecans – 80% of the world’s pecan crop. Most of that crop stays here. Pecans are used to produce pecan milk, butter and oil, but many of the nuts end up in pecan pies - The Conversation - November 27, 2025

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Power outages reported across Cook County due to damaged transmission in Schroeder

Nov 26, 2025 04:24PM ● By Content Editor

There are reports of power outages throughout the County - Boreal - November 26, 2025

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Winter storm snow totals reported: Grand Marais records up to 7.5" as storm warning is downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory

Nov 26, 2025 11:38AM ● By Content Editor

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth has released snow totals as of 10 a.m. this morning. The higher totals were generally recorded in the middle of the county, while the lower amounts came from the northern portion and near Lake Superior - Boreal - Nov 26, 2025

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MnDOT reports roadways in NE MN reportedly icy and snow-compacted amid Winter Storm Warning, crashes reported along Highway 61

Nov 26, 2025 08:21AM ● By Content Editor

Road conditions across the affected area, particularly in NE Minnesota, have resulted in multiple reported crashes along Highway 61 as of early this morning, including a jackknifed semi and a crash near Split Rock Lighthouse, as well as another accident near Silver Bay - Boreal Community Media - November 26, 2025

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Community orchard yields bountiful harvest, deepens educational roots

Nov 26, 2025 07:52AM ● By Content Editor

The orchard, managed through a partnership between the Extension office and dedicated local volunteers, serves a dual purpose. It provides fresh, healthy produce to benefit the community while offering hands-on horticulture education for residents of all ages - Cook County, MN - Nov 26, 2025

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‘Constructive arguing’ can help keep the peace at your Thanksgiving table

Nov 26, 2025 07:44AM ● By Content Editor

Traditionally the year-end holidays are a time when friends and family with diverse points of view gather - The Conversation - November 26, 2025

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