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In Ely, resolution against Walz’s executive orders unveiled

May 31, 2020 05:55AM ● By Editor

An Ely city council resolution opposing Gov. Tim Walz’s executive orders that have shut down numerous Ely businesses was discussed Tuesday night. Council member Al Forsman drafted the resolution and originally requested a special meeting so it could be passed quickly. By Nick Wognum of The Ely Echo - May 29, 2020

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Fargo, Duluth, Bemidji: Twin Cities protests echo across the region

May 31, 2020 05:10AM ● By Editor

In the Twin Cities, Curfew compliance, cops' response ease the chaos. From Minnesota Public Radio News - May 31, 2020

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'Average' May? Wild temperature swings continue into June

May 30, 2020 01:38PM ● By Editor

May temperatures and rainfall highly variable across Minnesota. By Paul Huttner of Minnesota Public Radio News - May 29, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: More cases expected from weekend protests

May 30, 2020 09:26AM ● By Editor

Nearly 600 Minnesotans remained hospitalized for COVID-19 on Friday as health officials expected a spike in cases stemming from the massive protests over the killing of George Floyd. From Minnesota Public Radio News - May 30, 2020

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Much of cholera story ‘reflected’ in current COVID-19 narrative

May 30, 2020 06:01AM ● By Editor

Wouldn’t hurt to pay better attention to past when seeking how to best face current pandemic By Karl S. Hele from the Sault Star - May 29, 2020

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Victory Cruise Lines cancels all Great Lakes sailings for 2020,

May 29, 2020 01:26PM ● By Editor

Earlier this year, the Victory canceled all 2020 sailings for one of its ships, the Victory II, and delayed the launch of the Victory I until July 5. The sister ships typically spend the summer sailing through the five Great Lakes, stopping in Cleveland and numerous other ports. By Susan Glaser of cleveland.com - May 29, 2020

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Community Support Line Provides Listening Ear During Stressful Time

May 29, 2020 11:38AM ● By Editor

Cook County Public Health and Human Services, in conjunction with the Cook County Emergency Operations Center, has launched the Community Support Line. From Cook County Public Health - May 29, 2020

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The dramatic decline in reservations for Canal Park hotels

May 29, 2020 06:48AM ● By Editor

For guests when they check-in they'll find hotels like the Inn on Lake Superior have implemented new precautions to keep them safe including sneeze guards and spacing out guests. By Emma Quinn of CBS 3 Duluth - May 28, 2020

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Border mapping issue causing headache for American cabin owners in COVID

May 28, 2020 07:12AM ● By Editor

Americans who own secondary properties in the area are currently unable to access them with the Canada-U.S. border closed due to COVID-19. The closure was scheduled until May 21 but has since been extended until June 21. By Andrew Cruickshank of Cottage Life - May 27, 2020

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U.S. towns fear 'devastation' as coronavirus keeps tourists home

May 28, 2020 06:23AM ● By Editor

Small towns across America rely on summer tourism to stay solvent the rest of the year. But the coronavirus pandemic has chased visitors away, leaving residents and businesses unsure they can survive. By Ellen Wulfhorst of the Thomson Reuters Foundation - May 28, 2020

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