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Cook County among 23 Minnesota communities recognized as Telecommuter-Friendly communities

Aug 25, 2020 11:59AM ● By Editor

Support for remote work capabilities more important than ever during pandemic. From the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - August 24. 2020

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MnDOT Adopt a Highway program celebrates 30 years

Aug 25, 2020 11:34AM ● By Editor

More than 3,800 volunteer groups annually help beautify Minnesota’s roadways. Volunteers are asked to commit to the program for at least two years and pick up litter on both sides of the roadway a minimum of twice a year. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation - August 25, 2020

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Aug 24, 2020 09:00AM ● By Editor

You can access a copy of this week's report in the attached PDF. From Cook County Law Enforcement - August 24, 2020

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Online learning and move-in delays: U of M system considering fall semester changes

Aug 23, 2020 06:43AM ● By Editor

Changes to the start of the fall semester proposed by the University of Minnesota system president Friday could mean starting the school year with two weeks of online classes for UMD's undergrad students and a pushed back move-in date. By Briggs LeSavage of KBJR-TV - August 22, 2020

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Video: Longtime Woodbury Dentist Dies After Plane Crashes Into Lake Near Ely

Aug 23, 2020 06:15AM ● By Editor

The plane piloted by Kyle Edlund, 58, crashed into White Iron Lake as he was flying to Grand Marais. By Marielle Mohs of WCCO-TV - August 22, 2020

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Lake Superior beach accident claims boy’s life: Dune embankment collapsed

Aug 22, 2020 08:33AM ● By Editor

An 11-year-old boy died Friday after a sand dune embankment collapsed on him near a roadside beach on Lake Superior just west of AuTrain, according to a press release from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post. From the Mining Journal - August 22, 2020

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Video: In Duluth, public pickets in support of postal workers

Aug 22, 2020 07:17AM ● By Editor

On Friday, the Duluth community held a picket line in support of postal workers. Organizers said that now more than ever, the post office needs the public’s support. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - August 21, 2020

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Video: New lawsuit against Walz claims mask mandate violates state constitution

Aug 22, 2020 06:48AM ● By Editor

The latest legal action against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom claims the state’s mask mandate violates the state constitution and conflicts with state statutes. By Crystal Bul of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - August 21, 2020

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Twin Cities Man Killed In Plane Crash In Northern Minnesota

Aug 21, 2020 11:29AM ● By Editor

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says that the plane left the Ely Airport around 9 p.m. and crashed into White Iron Lake. It was headed toward the Grand Marais/Cook County Airport. From WCCO-TV - August 21, 2020

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WCCO-TV Video: 29 Bars, Restaurants Linked To COVID-19 Outbreaks

Aug 21, 2020 08:15AM ● By Editor

Twenty-nine bars and restaurants across Minnesota have been linked to COVID-19 outbreaks since the beginning of June. Half of the restaurants are in Minneapolis and St. Paul. From WCCO-TV - August 20, 2020

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