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May 2019 Temperature Outlook: Cool in Central U.S. and Northeast

Apr 30, 2019 07:41AM ● By Editor

Cool conditions are expected in the north-central U.S. and parts of the Northeast in May, while the Southeast and West will continue the trend of warmer-than-average temperatures. By Linda Lam of weather.com - April 28, 2019

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Corps: Upper Great Lakes levels up

Apr 30, 2019 06:51AM ● By Editor

Water level records set in 1950 and 1986 for Lake Superior may be broken this season in May, June and July. By Sheri McWhirter from record-eagle.com - April 28, 2019

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More than a foot of snow recorded in Cook County location

Apr 30, 2019 05:58AM ● By Editor

Sawbill Canoe Outfitters near Tofte had 15.5 inches of new snow on the ground as of 7:30 p.m., said Kirsten Chaney, a meteorologist with the weather service’s Duluth office. From the National Weather Service - Duluth - April 30, 2019

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Apr 29, 2019 11:02AM ● By Editor

You can read the report for the week of April 23-29 in the attached PDF. Media Release from Cook County Law Enforcement - April 29, 2019

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Snow and Chilly Temperatures Will Persist Into Early May

Apr 28, 2019 08:52AM ● By Editor

Two weather systems will contribute to the winter-like conditions through the next few days. By Jonathan Belles and Linda Lam of weather.com - April 28, 2019

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Nearly 600 vessels helped as 2019 icebreaking operation comes to an end

Apr 27, 2019 05:46AM ● By Editor

The United States Coast Guard domestic icebreaking operation, also known as Operation Taconite, has been completed. From upnorthlive.com - April 27, 2019

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Human Remains Found in BWCA, Believed to be New Mexico Man

Apr 27, 2019 05:34AM ● By Editor

Authorities have discovered what they believe to be the remains of a New Mexico man in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. From WDIO-TV - April 27, 2019

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Great Lakes expected to see higher than usual water levels through summer

Apr 25, 2019 10:32AM ● By Editor

The water levels on the Great Lakes are expected to rise a couple of inches this spring and remain well above normal levels throughout the summer. By Benjamin Raven | [email protected] - April 25, 2019

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Great Lakes Ice Cover Has Been Decreasing Since the 1970s, Study Says

Apr 24, 2019 05:51PM ● By Editor

The trend for peak ice cover on all of the lakes has gone from about 70 percent in 1973 to roughly 40 percent by 2018. Lakes Superior, Huron and Erie have seen the greatest declines. By Pam Wright of The Weather Channel - April 24, 2019

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Prescribed burns ahead for the Gunflint and Tofte U.S. Forest Districts

Apr 24, 2019 09:47AM ● By Editor

Prescribed burning will take place from early spring until summer green up conditions arrive. Vicinity Maps available here. Media Release from the United States Forest Service - April 24, 2019

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