tag:www.boreal.org,2005:/categories/news?page=781News | Boreal Community Media Page 781Keeping communities connected2020-01-28T05:39:26-06:00urn:uuid:fa1394ab-bcbc-4b0c-9d75-3d3819fca0192020-01-27T06:31:00-06:002020-01-28T05:39:26-06:00WDIO-TV Video: Several Thousand Spectators Send Off Musher's As Beargrease Begins2020-01-27 06:30:59 -0600EditorThere to capture cinematic moments with their own eyes were several thousand people. An spokesperson for the event said that three to four times more spectators attended this year's send-off. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - January 27, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c789f945-cd78-4f2a-8e03-6c62be6c02612020-01-26T06:50:32-06:002020-01-27T08:34:26-06:00Cutting-edge Viking cruise ship is headed for the Great Lakes2020-01-26 06:50:32 -0600EditorBoth ships have capacity to hold 378 guests in 189 staterooms. The vessels are designed to be small and nimble enough to navigate remote polar areas and the St. Lawrence River, but big enough to handle potentially rough waters and not sacrifice passenger comfort. From the Chicago Tribune - January 26, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e4c9b3e7-c205-4f9e-9766-57edf0b34b692020-01-26T06:26:39-06:002020-01-27T06:50:08-06:00Beargrease Marathon's Opening Ceremony Draws in Full House2020-01-26 06:26:39 -0600EditorAs folks wrapped up their meal and made final bids on silent auction items, the luck of the draw began. Each racer received a number that would determine their order of take-off. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - January 26, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f6f7aae9-4ff9-4fe1-b566-758569bfae7d2020-01-26T06:12:58-06:002020-01-27T18:39:16-06:00$900K in counterfeit money seized at border in northern Minnesota2020-01-26 06:12:58 -0600EditorSecret Service officials confirmed the money was counterfeit. The shipment originated from China. From Minnesota Public Radio News - January 26, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0de4b6b1-3526-4a6a-a69d-f21fa907692f2020-01-25T06:17:51-06:002020-01-28T05:27:22-06:00Video: GPS Tracking Upgraded for 2020 Beargrease Marathon2020-01-25 06:17:51 -0600EditorThe first mushers leave Billy's in Duluth Sunday at 11 a.m. The race is expected to finish Tuesday afternoon or evening at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - January 24, 2020
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:15c72b9b-58d0-4517-a7c2-001236b25dfe2020-01-24T06:24:18-06:002020-01-27T06:37:16-06:00WDIO-TV Report: After Hiatus, Several Mushers Return to the Beargrease2020-01-24 06:24:17 -0600EditorThe field of 14 mushers for the marathon is finalized. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - January 23, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f2f4df8a-d033-4a37-b1cd-20d83bf4f4872020-01-23T06:43:26-06:002020-01-26T06:52:50-06:00 How authorities are trying to avert Great Lakes flooding2020-01-23 06:43:26 -0600EditorHere’s what the International Joint Commission, which is responsible for controlling the Great Lakes water system, is doing to prepare. By Blair Eveleigh of Cottage Life - January 21, 2020
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3b189a30-ed07-4096-b47e-e785e76496fb2020-01-22T06:16:08-06:002020-01-24T06:25:44-06:00Lake Superior ice formation lags well behind normal 2020-01-22 06:16:08 -0600EditorMaximum ice cover this winter is expected to be below average. By Gary Rinne of Thunder Bay Newswatch - January 21, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3d2034ed-6ef6-4ca9-bdef-5d49e3da9c042020-01-22T05:57:43-06:002020-01-23T06:45:36-06:00Video: Veterinarian Team Helps Ensure Dog Safety on the Beargrease2020-01-22 05:57:43 -0600EditorMany mushers will say their priority is not necessarily finishing first, but rather with a happy and healthy team. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - January 21, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:182149c0-e6da-414c-8cf1-1f2c81e169eb2020-01-21T14:27:11-06:002020-01-23T07:12:19-06:0010th Annual Beargrease Gallery Portrays Best of Past2020-01-21 14:27:11 -0600EditorThe Great Lakes Aquarium gallery of Beargrease images will be open to the public from Jan.19 to March 8. It features 20 artists and nearly 50 works. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - January 20, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>