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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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Video: BWCA campers caught in storm as trees topple around them

Jul 15, 2020 09:23AM ● By Editor

One camper says it's a miracle no one was hurt. By Boyd Huppert from KARE 11 News - July 14, 2020

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Grand Marais considering potential mask regulation

Jul 15, 2020 09:08AM ● By Editor

Mayor Arrowsmith-DeCoux adds they plan to discuss other cities' mask ordinances at Grand Marais' next city council meeting on July 29. By Lyanne Valdez of KBJR-TV - July 14, 2020

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Video: First day of face covering requirement in Duluth

Jul 15, 2020 06:19AM ● By Editor

More people may be in need of a mask, now that the Duluth City Council passed an ordinance requiring face coverings in most indoor public spaces. From WDIO-TV- July 15, 2020

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Canada - U.S. Border closure to be extended to August 21.

Jul 14, 2020 03:15PM ● By Editor

By mutual agreement, the US-Canada border has been closed to all non-essential traffic since March. At least one public poll suggests Canadians aren't eager for a reopening as the pandemic escalates dramatically in the US, where new cases of the diseases have reached 60,000 a day nationwide.From WAAY-TV - July 14, 2020

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Presque Isle returns to marine terminal after an incident Monday morning

Jul 14, 2020 07:25AM ● By Editor

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE. Duluth Harborcam showed the boat getting too close and scraping alongside the pier. She proceeded through the canal, and anchored for awhile outside the harbor. Later, she returned through the Duluth entry. From WDIO-TV - July 14, 2020

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Governor Walz extends COVID-19 peacetime emergency

Jul 14, 2020 05:50AM ● By Editor

Gov. Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-78 extending the COVID-19 peacetime emergency that gives the state flexibility to combat COVID-19. With this extension, the peacetime emergency will be in effect until Aug. 12. From WDIO-TV - July 14, 2020

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Video: Duluth Council approves mask requirement ordinance

Jul 14, 2020 05:44AM ● By Editor

The ordinance will go into effect immediately. It requires masks be worn where business with the public is done, or anywhere public services are given, including churches and non-profit organizations. By Ryan Juntti of WDIO-TV - July 13, 2020

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