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Storm update: Blizzard whiteout; no travel advised in Red River Valley

Jan 15, 2020 ● By Editor

WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT. High winds and blowing snow spread across Minnesota Saturday. By Paul Huttner of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 17, 2020

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Rep. McCollum introduces bill to ban mining near the Boundary Waters

Jan 15, 2020 ● By Editor

Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN) has co-sponsored a bipartisan bill which would protect more than 200,000 acres of Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from mining. By Dan Kraker of MPR News - January 16, 2020

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Snow game on: Light snow Wednesday; much bigger storm likely Friday

Jan 15, 2020 ● By Editor

Growing potential for heavy snow Friday across Minnesota. By Paul Huttner of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 14, 2020

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NOAA predicts lower than average Great Lakes ice coverage

Jan 15, 2020 ● By Editor

NOAA GLERL projects this Great Lakes ice cover this winter to be around 47%. That’s almost 9% below the long-term average of 55.7% By Mace Michaels of weathernationtv.com - January 15, 2020

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Soo Locks to close at midnight, which ship will be the last one through?

Jan 15, 2020 ● By Editor

Each winter, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closes the lock system in the St. Marys River on Jan. 15 for 10 weeks of winter maintenance. The locks are drained, inspected and any worn parts are replaced. The locks reopen on March 25. By Tanda Gmiter of mlive.com - January 15, 2020

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St. Louis County snowplow drivers set to strike on Wednesday

Jan 14, 2020 ● By Editor

The county and about 160 members of the local Teamsters union have been at an impasse over wages, health care and sick leave. From Minnesota Public Radio News - January 14, 2020

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New interactive map highlights Great Lakes shipwrecks and their lore

Jan 14, 2020 ● By Editor

Now, thanks to the recently launched Michigan Shipwrecks StoryMap, it’s easy to learn about the mystery and tragedy surrounding these sunken ships. From uppermichiganssource.com - January 14, 2020

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Active weather week brings more light snow Wednesday, bigger winter storm Friday?

Jan 14, 2020 ● By Editor

Two more shots of snow this week; Friday could bring heavy snow. By Paul Huttner of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 13, 2020

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Strong 2019 Shipping Season Wraps Up

Jan 14, 2020 ● By Editor

Note: The Boreal Ship Spotter will go on hiatus with the closure of the Soo Locks on Thursday, to resume when the shipping season re-starts in the spring. From the Port of Thunder Bay - January 14, 2020.

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Jan 13, 2020 ● By Editor

You can access a PFD of the report in this article. From Cook County Law Enforcement - January 13, 2020

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