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Wisconsin Tribe Sues to Remove Pipeline From Reservation

Jul 24, 2019 05:26AM ● By Editor

When the easement expired in 2013, the tribe decided it would not renew it due to environmental concerns, but Enbridge has allegedly continued to pump up to 23 million gallons of oil and gas per day through the pipeline. By Lisa Klein of Courthouse News Service - July 23, 2019

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Lake Superior levels highest in over 100 years after damp season

Jul 22, 2019 10:20AM ● By Editor

As of Friday, water levels on Lake Superior had reached 603.25 feet, 2 inches higher than the highest monthly average for July since water level records began in 1918. By Cecilia Brown of the Mining Journal - July 22, 2019

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Lake Superior not immune to Asian carp threat, says National Wildlife Federation

Jul 22, 2019 08:48AM ● By Editor

U.S. governors, 2 premiers unite in effort to stop invasive fish before they enter Great Lakes system. From CBC News Thunder Bay · July 22, 2019

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Shipwreck society discovers 103-year-old steamer wreckage

Jul 21, 2019 01:39PM ● By Editor

The composite steamer S.R. Kirby sank near Eagle Harbor, Michigan in May 1916. From the Sault St. Marie Evening News - July 21`, 2019

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With ‘Molly of Denali,’ PBS Raises Its Bar for Inclusion

Jul 21, 2019 06:29AM ● By Editor

Dozens of Alaska Native writers and advisers were recruited to help create the children’s series, one of the first to have a Native American lead. By Julia Jacobs of The New York Times - July 21, 2019

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Lake of the Woods Brewing Co. to use water from its namesake

Jul 20, 2019 02:27PM ● By Editor

Goal is to have new production facility brewing all of company's Canadian beer. By Jeff Walters · CBC News · July 18, 2019

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Public Hearing on Grand Marais Parking Restrictions coming July 31

Jul 19, 2019 11:25AM ● By Editor

The Council meeting starts at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 31st in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Media Release from the City of Grand Marais - July 19, 2019

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Two added to Grand Portage Tribal Council

Jul 19, 2019 05:51AM ● By Editor

Newly elected Tribal Chair Beth Drost, the first woman to be elected to the position of tribal chair, was sworn in first and then she performed her first active duty as tribal chair when she swore in Rick Anderson. By Brian Larsen of the Cook County News Herald - July 19, 2019

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