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Highway 61 Construction Project in Grand Portage is now underway

Jul 17, 2020 05:34PM ● By Editor

The major Highway 61 road construction project from just beyond Big Bay to the Canadian Border and including all of the Grand Portage area on Highway 61 is now underway. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation - July 17, 2020

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Minnesota unemployment drops to 8.6% in June, more than 80,000 jobs added

Jul 17, 2020 07:38AM ● By Editor

According to DEED, the leisure and hospitality industry saw the biggest growth, with 35,300 jobs added. From KSTP-TV - July 16, 2020

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Masks now required at all Super One locations

Jul 17, 2020 06:15AM ● By Editor

Masks or face coverings must completely cover the nose and mouth while in-store. Single-use masks will be available at the service counter for $1. From WDIO-TV - July 16, 2020

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Minnesota lake could have racial slur dropped from its name

Jul 16, 2020 10:53AM ● By Editor

A proposal was submitted to the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to change the name of "Redskin Lake" to "Memegwesi Lake." By Andee Erickson from the Brainerd Dispatch - July 16, 2020

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Cook County Asks Governor to Issue Mask Mandate

Jul 16, 2020 10:32AM ● By Editor

The letter asks the governor to impose a state-wide mask requirement immediately “in all public buildings and all private buildings that provide such public accommodations as lodging, dining, retail sales, professional and personal services, etc.,” including all outdoor spaces where crowding makes social distancing infeasible. From Cook County MN - July 16, 2020

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Map shows county-by-county risk of encountering COVID-19 at an event

Jul 16, 2020 06:23AM ● By Editor

In Cook County, the home of Grand Marais and the northeastern-most county in the state, the risk level is less than 1% at a gathering with 100 people in attendance. Alternatively, the risk is over 99% in three Minnesota counties: Grant, Pipestone and Watonwan. From KARE 11 TV - July 15, 2020

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Two staff at Silver Bay Veterans Home have COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020 06:08AM ● By Editor

Residents, families and staff were notified on Monday, July 13. There is already an isolation unit ready at the Silver Bay Veterans Home in case any residents test positive. From WDIO-TV - July 16, 2020

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Video: Second Harvest holds free food distribution event in Finland, Grand Marais and Grand Portage

Jul 16, 2020 06:01AM ● By Editor

Each household was given four boxes, two with proteins, one with produce, and another with dairy products. By Ryan Juntti of WDIO-TV - July 16, 2020

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Cook County Sheriff urges respect for others' choices

Jul 15, 2020 07:14PM ● By Editor

In a Facebook post on the Cook County Sheriff's Office and Public Safety page, Sheriff Pat Eliasen of Cook County MN urged community members to respect each other and their personal choices to express themselves and wear face masks. From Boreal Community Media - July 15, 2020

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Great Lakes water temperatures are blowing away records and could climb higher

Jul 15, 2020 10:55AM ● By Editor

Lake Superior’s average water temperature reached 55.8 degrees on July 8, over 6 degrees above normal. By Jason Samenow and Matthew Cappucci from The Washington Post - July 15, 2020

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