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Wearing masks: important even in warm weather

Jun 18, 2020 06:11AM ● By Editor

With the hot weather we've experienced recently, staying safe from the heat while also protecting yourself from COVID-19 is crucial. By Ryan Juntti of WDIO-TV - June 18, 2020

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NOTICE TO HAULERS: Seasonal Load Restrictions Lifted, All Roads Open on June 18

Jun 17, 2020 11:51AM ● By Editor

The Cook County Highway Department will lift all seasonal load restrictions at 12:01 Thursday, June 18, and all gravel roads will open to legal haulers. From the Cook County MN Highway Department - June 17, 2020

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Video: Social distancing: another thing to keep in mind at the beach

Jun 17, 2020 05:43AM ● By Editor

While the CDC recommends staying six feet away from others at the beach, and avoid gathering with people you don't live with, they also recommend wearing a mask when it is feasible to do so, something that didn't seem to be too popular with Northlanders. By Ryan Juntti of WDIO-TV - June 16, 2020

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Cook County Revises Travel Advisory as Businesses Reopen

Jun 16, 2020 03:40PM ● By Editor

The changes, part of phase three of Governor Tim Walz’s StaySafeMN plan, went into effect June 10. Updating the travel advisory to align with the new guidelines is an important way to support safe reopening, said Board Chair Myron Bursheim. From Cook County MN - June 16, 2020

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Conflicted Over Copper: PolyMet copper-nickel mine has been trapped in litigation

Jun 15, 2020 01:37PM ● By Editor

The invisible legacy of mines is equally pernicious. From fish loaded with mercury to wild rice beds killed by an overdose of sulfates, the impact to the environment has been incalculable. By Lorraine Boissoneault from Great Lakes Now - June 15, 2020

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Jun 15, 2020 11:49AM ● By Editor

You can access a copy of this week's report in the attached PDF. From Cook County Law Enforcement - June 15, 2020

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Video: Ramp closures expected at Bong Bridge Monday & Tuesday

Jun 15, 2020 06:14AM ● By Editor

From WDIO-TV - June 15, 2020

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Otsego family elated by dog's return after going missing for nearly 6 months

Jun 14, 2020 07:41AM ● By Editor

The family says Rosie is healthy and getting readjusted to being back with her family. From Fox 9 News - June 13, 2020

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Grand Portage Trading Post opened Monday, casino opening pushed back to June 29

Jun 14, 2020 07:23AM ● By Editor

The Grand Portage Trading Post will re-open on Monday, June 15 with new hours from 7am to 10pm. Social distancing and face masks will be required to enter the Trading Post.From Boreal Community Media - June 14, 2020

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Video: Rural hospitals expect lasting financial burdens from the pandemic

Jun 13, 2020 07:24AM ● By Editor

In one of the state's farthest corners, North Shore Health CEO Kimber Wraalstad tackled a common problem facing many health care facilities: buying and stocking enough personal protective equipment for hospital staff in case of a surge. By Kirsten Swanson from WDIO-TV News - June 12, 2020

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