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Controversy over nursing home funding underscores need to keep state’s provider tax

May 14, 2019 06:46AM ● By Editor

North Shore Health CEO Kimber Wraalstad said she is “literally losing sleep at night” over the potential cuts. If enacted, her 37-bed facility in rural Grand Marais, MN, stands to lose $83,000 in 2020, which would climb to $220,000 in 2023. By Marty Stempniak of McKnights.com - May 14, 2019

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House Passes Great Lakes Appreciation Day

May 14, 2019 06:34AM ● By Editor

The resolution calls on all Minnesotans to learn about the importance of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River to the economy and the environment of Minnesota. By David Strandberg of KDAL News - May 14. 2019

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North Shore Health Care Foundation Announces New Strategic Directions and Executive Director

May 13, 2019 04:04PM ● By Editor

After 18 years with the organization, current Executive Director Karl Hansen and the Foundation’s Board passed the reins to incoming Executive Director Valerie Marasco. Media Release from the North Shore Health Care Foundation - May 13, 2019

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

May 13, 2019 01:40PM ● By Editor

You can read the report for the week of May 7-13 in the attached PDF. Media Release from Cook County Law Enforcement - May 13, 2019

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Governor’s Fishing Opener celebrates fishing tourism in Minnesota

May 12, 2019 07:01AM ● By Editor

Cool air and water temperatures coupled with brisk winds made the fishing tough. By Steve Hoffman from the Grand Forks Herald - May 12, 2019

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First Half of Cook County Real Estate Taxes Due May 15

May 10, 2019 01:58PM ● By Editor

The first half of Cook County real estate taxes are due Wednesday, May 15. Taxes may be paid by cash, check, credit card, debit card or e-check. Media Release from Cook County MN - May 10, 2019

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Distracted driving pushes texting citations upward in Minnesota

May 09, 2019 12:31PM ● By Editor

A trooper stopped a 44-year-old male in Grand Marais after spotting him watching a video while driving. The man was watching a video his wife sent him of their twins. Cited. From valleynewslive.com - May 9, 2019

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Silver Bay seeks volunteer tree stewards

May 09, 2019 07:01AM ● By Editor

The upcoming tree stewardship training sessions presented by the DNR and the University of Minnesota will be May 14 and 16 from 4-6 p.m. at Silver Bay Reunion Hall. By Teri Cadeau of the Lake County News Chronicle - May 9, 2019

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Late season snowfall shatters 117 year old record in Duluth

May 09, 2019 06:32AM ● By Editor

Duluth broke their daily record snowfall for the May date on Wednesday, as 8.3″ of snow fell. The previous record was 5.5″, which was back on May 8th, 1902. By Austin Haskins of KBJR-TV Duluth - May 9, 2019

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Limited Plowing Ability for Late Winter Storms

May 08, 2019 06:46PM ● By Editor

Some of the winter fleet has already been transitioned to spring operations. Media Release from the Cook County Highway Department - May 8, 2019

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