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Winter to begin with moderating temperatures

Dec 18, 2019 07:34AM ● By Editor

Many areas of the country will have temperatures at least 5 degrees above average for late December by this weekend or Monday. High temperatures could be up to 20 degrees above average in the Midwest. From the Weather Channel - December 18, 2019

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Funding for Soo Lock expansion passed by U.S. House

Dec 18, 2019 05:41AM ● By Editor

$75.3 million in funding included in year-end government Appropriations bill to be used to begin design and construction of new lock. Media Release from Congressman John Moolenaar - December 17, 2019

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Study of copper-nickel mining's effect on Boundary Waters dropped from bill

Dec 18, 2019 05:35AM ● By Editor

The language would have compelled a study of the impacts of the Twin Metals copper-nickel mine on the BWCAW. By Jimmy Lovrien from The Lake County News Chronicle - December 17, 2019

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Icebreaking begins at Port of Thunder Bay

Dec 18, 2019 05:17AM ● By Editor

It is recommended that all traffic on the ice, including pedestrians, fishers, snowmobilers, and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operators, leave the ice during icebreaking operations. From the Canadian Coast Guard - November 18, 2019

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Video: Trees of Hope: Providing Help in Food Deserts

Dec 17, 2019 05:47AM ● By Editor

Second Harvest continues to work find other areas in need where they can make a difference. From WDIO-TV - December 16, 2019

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WCCO-TV Report: Tax Increase Could Have Some Minnesota Cabin Owners Paying Triple For Their Property

Dec 17, 2019 05:22AM ● By Editor

In Cook County, the change will mean much higher tax bills for more than 600 recreational properties, more than 10% of the total real estate value in the county. By Liz Collin of WCCO-TV - December 17, 2019

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Christmas Travel Forecast: Systems in West and South Could Cause Delays This Weekend

Dec 16, 2019 12:50PM ● By Editor

Weather conditions early next week into Christmas Day could be good for many travelers in the central and eastern U.S. Unsettled weather might persist in parts of the West early next week. By Chris Dolce of The Weather Channel - December 16, 2019

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'Severe coastal impacts' possible as Lake Superior level remains near record high

Dec 16, 2019 09:13AM ● By Editor

Lake Superior is currently 12.9 inches above average. From the International Lake Superior Board of Control - December 16, 2019

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Weekly Cook County Sheriff's Report

Dec 16, 2019 08:38AM ● By Editor

You can access the weekly Sheriff's report in the attached PDF. From Cook County Law Enforcement - December 16, 2019

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WDIO Report: St. Louis County Plow Drivers Vote to Authorize Strike

Dec 16, 2019 05:59AM ● By Editor

The Teamsters Local 320 posted on Facebook that union members voted 112-1 on Sunday in Virginia. This is after no agreements on contract negotiations have been made between the union and the St. Louis County Public Works Department. From WDIO-TV - December 15, 2019

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