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U.S. House to consider resolution to overturn Minnesota mining ban following Rules Committee approval

Jan 21, 2026 08:46AM ● By Content Editor

On January 20, the House Committee on Rules voted 8–3 to report a procedural rule, H. Res. 1009, to the House of Representatives, which sets specific conditions in place before a vote on H.J. Res. 140 can take place - Boreal - Jan 21, 2026

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

Jan 21, 2026 06:02AM ● By Editor

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - January 21, 2026

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U.S. House Committee to review resolution overturning 20-year northern Minnesota mining ban on Tuesday

Jan 20, 2026 08:04AM ● By Content Editor

The House Committee on Rules is scheduled to meet tomorrow, January 20, at 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. Central) to consider a joint resolution that would cancel a 20-year federal mineral withdrawal in Northern Minnesota put in place by the Biden Administration in January 2023 - Boreal - Jan 19, 2026

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Northern lights alert: Severe G4 Storm Watch issued for tonight

Jan 19, 2026 09:41AM ● By Content Editor

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (Severe) watch. This level of activity typically results in bright displays that reach much further south than average, with the most intense activity forecast to peak late tonight, January 19, into the early morning of January 20. Fingers crossed for clear skies - Boreal - Jan 19, 2026

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Following "dramatic reduction" in human-bear conflicts, USFS extends mandatory food storage order in BWCAW

Jan 16, 2026 03:56PM ● By Content Editor

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced on January 15, 2026, that it is extending mandatory bear food storage requirements within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) for an additional five years. This updated order is scheduled to remain in effect from February 1, 2026, through February 1, 2031 - Boreal - Jan 16, 2026

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Superior National Forest announces temporary closures for Eagle Mountain trail, trailhead, and parking lot

Jan 15, 2026 11:44AM ● By Content Editor

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has issued a temporary closure for the Eagle Mountain trail, trailhead, and parking lot within the Superior National Forest (SNF) - Boreal - Jan 15, 2026

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MN DNR proposes to reduce statewide daily walleye limit for first time in 70 years, public feedback wanted

Jan 13, 2026 10:45AM ● By Content Editor

For the first time in 70 years, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is officially moving forward with a proposal to reduce the statewide inland walleye limit, and is seeking public feedback - Boreal - Jan 13, 2026

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Gardening from the Ground Up webinar series returns

Jan 13, 2026 09:57AM ● By Content Editor

University of Minnesota Extension educators are excited to offer the sixth annual Gardening from the Ground Up webinar series, a free weeklong program designed to help gardeners build skills from soil to harvest - Cook County Extension - Jan 13, 2026

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

Jan 13, 2026 05:41AM ● By Editor

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - January 13, 2026

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Norpine Fat Bike Classic held on North Shore trails in Lutsen this past weekend

Jan 12, 2026 10:40AM ● By Content Editor

The Norpine Fat Bike Classic was hosted this past weekend by the Superior Cycling Association on the Norpine Trail system near Lutsen - Boreal - Jan 12, 2026

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