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Preserving the history of commercial fishing at the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte

Jun 30, 2023 08:41AM ● By Content Editor

Once upon a time, there were 425 commercial fishermen on the North Shore from Duluth to Grand Portage. Now there are only eight - Boreal Community Media - June 30, 2023

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Lake and Cook County fire risk slightly decreases with recent rain; burning ban still in effect

Jun 29, 2023 10:22AM ● By Content Editor

Cook County (and most of the north shore) are under a very high fire danger risk on June 29, 2023, according to the MN DNR - Boreal Community Media - June 29, 2023

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Superior National Forest Removes Spice Lake Fire Closure Order

Jun 28, 2023 04:21PM ● By Editor

The Superior National Forest is removing the Spice Lake Fire closure order #09-09-23-04 for the area within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness affected by the closure. From the US Forest Service - June 28, 2023.

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Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke through Thursday, June 29, for southern, east central, and NE Minn.

Jun 27, 2023 09:59AM ● By Content Editor

Smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Quebec moved into eastern and southern Minn. late Monday, and ground-level smoke has persisted through early Tuesday morning - MN PCA - June 27, 2023

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Superior National Forest, Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe & Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway Committee to unveil new Swamper Lake Kiosk

Jun 27, 2023 09:02AM ● By Editor

The Kiosk tells the Ojibwe meaning behind some lakes along the Gunflint Trail and was created in partnership with the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway Committee, the Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe, and the Superior National Forest. From the US Forest Service - June 27, 2023.

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Summer adventures await on the Superior National Forest: 15 under the radar camping, hiking & paddling adventures

Jun 27, 2023 08:55AM ● By Editor

15 under the radar camping, hiking & paddling adventures for 2023. From the US Forest Service - June 27, 2023.

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Cisco explosion in Lake Superior may be largest on record

Jun 26, 2023 09:59AM ● By Content Editor

A small, native fish in Lake Superior is having a population explosion, great news for the big lake’s ecosystem but maybe a mixed blessing for anglers - The Bemidji Pioneer - June 26, 2023

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Emerging leader says Indigenous knowledge is needed, Western science alone won't solve climate change

Jun 25, 2023 05:14AM ● By Content Editor

Indigenous people have had tens of thousands of years of experience with the environment - NPR - June 25, 2023

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Activities that will be held the week of June 25 - July 1 at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

Jun 24, 2023 05:09AM ● By Content Editor

Activities that will be held the week of June 25 - July 1 at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center - June 24, 2023

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SNF Spice Lake Wildfire Facts Sheet, June 23, 2023

Jun 23, 2023 07:58PM ● By Editor

Fire activity has been minimal, and the containment lines have all remained quiet. The fire has been 100% contained since the morning of June 21. From the US Forest Service - June 23, 2023.

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