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In Duluth, a quest for a home for a historic replica Viking ship

Aug 14, 2019 06:00AM ● By Editor

Six years ago, Save Our Ship pulled it out of Leif Erikson Park, where it was tightly wrapped in plastic to protect it from the weather. Now the vessel sits in a warehouse. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - August 13, 2019

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Video: Pictured Rocks cliff shearing off into Lake Superior

Aug 14, 2019 05:38AM ● By Editor

The section of lakeshore where the crash happened is heavily trafficked this time of year by kayakers seeking close-up views of the park’s namesake sandstone cliffs. A group of kayakers can be seen in the Smithers’ drone video, sitting in the water unnervingly close to the crash. By Emily Bingham of mlive.com - August 14, 2019

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Mountain Dew insulted Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and its cool apology won it 300,000 fans for life

Aug 13, 2019 09:28AM ● By Editor

A graphic geographical error has led to a special-edition Upper Peninsula label and a brand trip to the State Fair. By Jeff Beer from Fast Company - August 13,, 2019

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Northland Foundation awards grants to four groups in Cook County

Aug 13, 2019 05:57AM ● By Editor

Cook County Schools, North House Folk School, North Shore Health Care Foundation and Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa among the recipients. From Business North - August 12, 2019

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RCMP say B.C. fugitives died in what appears to be suicides by gunfire

Aug 12, 2019 08:06PM ● By Editor

Bodies found August 7 confirmed to be Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky. From CBC News · Posted: Aug 12, 2019

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Researchers: Great Lakes' latest pollution threat is Microplastics

Aug 12, 2019 01:33PM ● By Editor

Western Lake Superior averaged 20,000 particles per square kilometer. That's significantly more than what's been recorded in eastern Lake Superior, Lake Michigan or Lake Huron, although it's much less than Lake Erie. By Jennifer Bjorhus of phys.org - August 12, 2019

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Food-snatching gull in your vicinity? Study suggests making eye contact

Aug 12, 2019 06:16AM ● By Editor

By Dani Matias from Minnesota Public Radio News - August 11, 2019

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Silver Bay police chief retires; new chief sworn in

Aug 11, 2019 08:31AM ● By Editor

After 33 years in the profession, Silver Bay Police Chief Doug Frericks officially retired Monday, Aug. 5. By Teri Cadeau of The Lake County News Chronicle - August 9, 2019

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Sale pending of Beaver Bay historic building

Aug 11, 2019 08:25AM ● By Editor

Beaver Bay branch of Bay Area Historical Society could be sold within month. By Teri Cadeau of the Lake County News Chronicle - August 9, 2019

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Video: Board talks possible solutions for rising waters

Aug 11, 2019 07:01AM ● By Editor

In Lake Superior, the coalition argues, flow from the Longlac and Osaki rivers could be reinstated. The rivers were reversed years ago to make a hydroelectric plant that is, as Wilson says, “out of date.” By Justin Kollar from WOOD-TV - August 11, 2019

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