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Notice of Public Comment: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Body-Worn Camera Policy

Nov 14, 2025 08:33AM ● By Editor

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office will be implementing a Body-Worn Camera (BWC) program on January 1, 2026 - Cook County - November 13, 2025

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Federal Government Shutdown has ended, SNAP Benefits Restored

Nov 14, 2025 05:33AM ● By Editor

Cook County PHHS would like to thank all community members and organizations for their generous donations to be used towards the purchase of food cards to support our community members - Cook County - November 14, 2025

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Magazines no longer accepted at Cook County Recycling Center

Nov 13, 2025 09:39AM ● By Content Editor

Last week, Cook County Land Services announced that magazines would no longer be accepted at the Cook County Recycling Center in Grand Marais. The reason is due to the absence of viable markets for recycled magazines at this time - Boreal - Nov 13, 2025

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Nab holiday gifts and support Cook County families and children through the WISE online auction

Nov 13, 2025 08:21AM ● By Content Editor

The Women’s Initiative for Service and Education (WISE) is holding its sixth annual online auction this month to fund donations to local nonprofits that support families and children, generous scholarships for graduating seniors and adults, and thousands in classroom grants for Cook County teachers - Boreal - Nov 13, 2025

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Grand Marais hiker Crystal Gail Welcome completes Kekekabic and Border Route thru-hikes, sets new records

Nov 12, 2025 09:25AM ● By Content Editor

Crystal Gail Welcome, a Grand Marais resident, disabled long-distance backpacker, and advocate for accessibility and diversity in the outdoors, has successfully completed the 65-mile Border Route Trail (BRT) and the 39-mile Kekekabic Trail (KEK) this past summer in Northern Minnesota - Boreal - November 12, 2025

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Aurora dances over Minnesota (and beyond): Skies cleared locally for northern light viewing after midnight

Nov 12, 2025 08:19AM ● By Content Editor

Northern lights photos are being shared among family members, friends, and on social media after an active solar storm reached Earth's atmosphere last night. Northern lights were seen across the state and beyond, including the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Grand Rapids - Boreal - Nov 12, 2025

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Winners of the Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards announced

Nov 11, 2025 09:27AM ● By Content Editor

This past weekend, Lake Superior Writers announced the winners of the 2025 Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards (NEMBA). The awards, which have been recognizing regional authors since 1988, honor books published in the previous calendar year (all 2025 nominees were published in 2024) - Boreal - Nov 11, 2025

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Updated: Cook County community event and free meals for veterans this November

Nov 11, 2025 08:13AM ● By Content Editor

The Cook County community is honoring local veterans this November with a month-long complimentary lunch program at The Hub, a special dinner at Birch Terrace, and the annual Veterans Day program at the Cook County High School - Boreal - November 3, 2025

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The Heights, Bluffs ribbon cutting and tours announced later this month in Grand Marais

Nov 11, 2025 08:03AM ● By Editor

The Heights, Bluffs invites the public to celebrate its upcoming completion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Cook County Chamber of Commerce - REVocity - November 11, 2025

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Every clue matters: What hunters find could bring someone home

Nov 10, 2025 11:57AM ● By Content Editor

As thousands head into Minnesota’s woods for the firearm deer season, investigators are reminding hunters that they may help uncover new clues in missing persons cases - Dept. of Public Safety - November 10, 2025

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