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High water levels a 'Great Lakes-wide problem,' expected through the end of the year

Aug 25, 2019 05:56AM ● By Editor

In addition to Lake Ontario, each of the other Great Lakes are at or near record-high levels, including Lake Superior and Lake Erie, which feeds directly into Lake Ontario. By Matthew Reitz of the Oswego County News Now - August 25, 2019

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Thunder Bay boat crash "could have been a lot worse"

Aug 24, 2019 06:29AM ● By Editor

Boat crashed into harbour break wall on Thursday night, leaving six people with varying degrees of injuries. By Matt Vis of thunderbaynewswatch.com - August 23, 2019

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Silver Bay Adventure park complaints continue

Aug 23, 2019 07:33AM ● By Editor

More neighbors raise concerns at council meeting of the new attraction. By: Teri Cadeau of The Lake County News Chronicle - August 23, 2019

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Lutsen resident and ‘Miracle on Ice’ hockey player arrested for assault; family suspects CTE

Aug 22, 2019 08:09AM ● By Editor

Mark Pavelich, 61, faces charges of second- and third-degree assault, possession of an illegal shotgun and possession of a gun with a missing serial number after he attacked his neighbor with a 3- to 4-foot metal pole. He remains held in lieu of $250,000 in the Cook County jail. From the Washington Post - August 22, 2019

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Large lakes worldwide share many of the same threats

Aug 21, 2019 02:13PM ● By Editor

Algae pollution, plastic pollution and waste run-off plague the Great Lakes here in the United States. But similar problems also threaten large bodies of freshwater worldwide. By Ray García from Great Lakes Echo - August 21, 2019

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Video: “Maddy from Minnesota,” only girl playing in Little League World Series, makes her mark

Aug 20, 2019 11:55AM ● By Editor

Maddy Freking might be a young woman of few words, but she's making a Mo'ne-like impact as the only girl playing at Williamsport. By Aimee Crawford from ESPN - August 20, 2019

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Washed Away: Northwest Wisconsin Copes With The Costs Of A Changing Climate

Aug 19, 2019 07:37PM ● By Editor

Precipitation estimates for the region, which engineers had for decades used to locate and size culverts, bridges and ditches, were woefully inadequate. By Will Cushman of WisContext - August 19, 2019

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Aug 19, 2019 04:07PM ● By Editor

You can access the Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report in the PDF attached to this article. Media Release from Cook County Sheriff's Office - August 19, 2019

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Researchers continue to monitor formation of toxic algae in Lake Superior

Aug 19, 2019 03:56PM ● By Editor

If you do spot any blue-green areas, though, you’re asked to contact the Large Lakes Observatory, the National Parks Service, or the DNR. By Gamiel Hall of CBS 3 Duluth -August 19, 2019

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Marina To Reopen At Northern Wisconsin Harbor Destroyed By Flood

Aug 19, 2019 07:34AM ● By Editor

After 3 Years, Saxon Harbor Sees 'Light At The End Of The Tunnel'. By Danielle Kaeding from Wisconsin Public Radio News - August 19, 2019

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