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Evaporation determines if record Great Lakes water levels will continue to wreak havoc

Oct 05, 2019 05:59AM ● By Editor

Fall evaporation is a key determinant of how much damage high water causes to coastlines and lakefront homes. By Helen Korneffel of Great Lakes Echo - October 4, 2019

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Coast Guard rescues kayaker fighting waves in Lake Superior

Oct 04, 2019 03:57PM ● By Editor

The kayak had taken on water and the person was unable to swim to shore due to rough conditions on the Great Lake. The Coast Guard pulled the man from the water and transported him to shore where he was treated by EMS. By Brandon Champion of mlive.com - October 4, 2019

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'There was a guardian angel watching over me': Winnipeg man survives bear attack at Kenora cottage

Oct 04, 2019 04:41AM ● By Editor

Dave Schwab was at family cottage near Rice Lake when black bear slashed, bit him. By CBC News - October 3, 2019

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Lake Superior Great Lakes Cruising – New Passage Discovered!

Oct 03, 2019 01:22PM ● By Editor

Cruising westwards along the Canadian North Shore from Sault Ste Marie, passages and shipping channels of varying depth and length allow cruise guests to experience the pristine natural wilderness for which the North shore of Lake Superior is famous. From saultonline.com - October 3, 2019

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Video: State to study pipeline impact on Lake Superior

Oct 02, 2019 06:17AM ● By Editor

Regulators asked for a revised Environmental Impact Study for the Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline, gauging potential impacts of leaks on the watershed. By John Croman from KARE 11 News - October 1, 2019

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Oct 01, 2019 01:03PM ● By Editor

You can access the weekly report in the attached PDF. Media Release from the Cook County Sheriff's Office - October 1, 2019

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Video: 'I'm fortunate to be alive': Winnipeg man recounts bear attack near Kenora

Oct 01, 2019 06:03AM ● By Editor

The 69-year-old is an experienced hiker who said he was finishing a walk along a familiar route and heading back to his cottage when he spotted a black bear in the bushes ahead. By Jeremie Charron, Videojournalist of CTV Winnipeg - October 1, 2019

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Big Names Running 2020 Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Sep 30, 2019 08:18PM ● By Editor

Ryan Redington of Alaska is returning for his fourth Beargrease. Local husband and wife duo Blake and Jennifer Freking are also both registered for the full marathon. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - September 30, 2019

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One Dead After Boat Capsizes in Lake Superior

Sep 30, 2019 08:10PM ● By Editor

Authorities say three men were aboard the 21 foot Monark Aluminum Hulled boat when it capsized around 11:00 a.m. The men attempted to swim to a nearby shore but one was became unaccounted for. From WDIO-TV - September 30,, 2019

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Microplastics in the Great Lakes: 1,941 Particles Per Pound of Sediment

Sep 30, 2019 01:35PM ● By Editor

Microplastics—particles of plastic smaller than five millimeters—are especially pervasive. As they build up in Earth’s waters, microplastics are also becoming a permanent part of the planet’s sedimentary layers. By Geological Society of America - September 30, 2019

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