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Duluth Lake Walk, Silver Bay Trailhead Center among Governor Walz Bonding Bill Recommendations

Jan 16, 2020 06:53AM ● By Editor

The Governor recommends $1.9 million for a grant to the City of Silver Bay for a Multimodal Trailhead Center. Funding would be used to provide parking, accessible non-motorized and motorized trails, a multi-use building with lavatories and showers, picnic areas, and a playground. From WDIO-TV - January 16, 2020

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New Cruise Ship to Sail Lake Superior in 2022

Jan 16, 2020 06:24AM ● By Editor

Viking Cruises announced late Wednesday evening that the Viking Octantis, which is currently under construction, will offer 14 cruises on Lake Superior in 2022. From WDIO-TV - January 16, 2020

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NOAA predicts lower than average Great Lakes ice coverage

Jan 15, 2020 06:35AM ● By Editor

NOAA GLERL projects this Great Lakes ice cover this winter to be around 47%. That’s almost 9% below the long-term average of 55.7% By Mace Michaels of weathernationtv.com - January 15, 2020

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Soo Locks to close at midnight, which ship will be the last one through?

Jan 15, 2020 06:16AM ● By Editor

Each winter, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closes the lock system in the St. Marys River on Jan. 15 for 10 weeks of winter maintenance. The locks are drained, inspected and any worn parts are replaced. The locks reopen on March 25. By Tanda Gmiter of mlive.com - January 15, 2020

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New interactive map highlights Great Lakes shipwrecks and their lore

Jan 14, 2020 11:59AM ● By Editor

Now, thanks to the recently launched Michigan Shipwrecks StoryMap, it’s easy to learn about the mystery and tragedy surrounding these sunken ships. From uppermichiganssource.com - January 14, 2020

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Strong 2019 Shipping Season Wraps Up

Jan 14, 2020 06:22AM ● By Editor

Note: The Boreal Ship Spotter will go on hiatus with the closure of the Soo Locks on Thursday, to resume when the shipping season re-starts in the spring. From the Port of Thunder Bay - January 14, 2020.

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Jan 13, 2020 01:49PM ● By Editor

You can access a PFD of the report in this article. From Cook County Law Enforcement - January 13, 2020

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DNR to talk with critics of Wildlife Management Area logging

Jan 12, 2020 06:35AM ● By Editor

DNR officials, including Commissioner Sarah Strommen, have agreed to the meeting with conservation groups upset over the DNR using WMAs as part of an effort to meet a new, statewide quota for state-land timber harvest. From Staff Reports from the Grand Forks Herald - January 12, 2020

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MnUSA Hosts Largest Veteran's Appreciation Ride

Jan 12, 2020 06:02AM ● By Editor

Each year, the event is hosted at a different location across the state. This year, it was Two Harbors. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - January 11, 2020

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Vote fuels possible tourism backlash for Beltrami County, Bemidji

Jan 11, 2020 11:43AM ● By Editor

Comments from thousands of people across the country poured in on Twitter and Facebook with many expressing that they would no longer vacation or spend money in Beltrami County because of their disapproval of the vote. By Bria Barton from the Bemidji Pioneer - January 10, 2020

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