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Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk

Jul 21, 2025 06:03AM ● By Content Editor

Wildfires produce huge quantities of airborne particles, also called fine particulate matter. These particles are less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter – about a tenth the size of a pollen grain - The Conversation - July 21, 2025

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Events held at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center July 20 - July 27

Jul 19, 2025 05:04AM ● By Editor

See the listing of upcoming events below - Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center - July 19, 2025

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In Photos: 2025 Gunflint Trail Canoe Races

Jul 18, 2025 05:19PM ● By Content Editor

The races have been held annually since 1976 and have always centered around the Gunflint Trail community - Boreal Community Media - July 18, 2025

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Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke from Saturday, July 19, to Monday, July 21, for northwest, north central, and northeast Minnesota

Jul 18, 2025 04:42PM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northwest, north central, and northeast Minnesota. The alert takes effect 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, and runs until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 21 - July 18, 2025

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Superior Hiking Trail Association issues High Water Advisory for North Shore trails impacted by recent rainfall

Jul 18, 2025 09:05AM ● By Content Editor

Earlier this week, many parts of the Arrowhead region experienced excessive rainfall, resulting in minor flooding and washouts along rivers, creeks, roads, and trails - Boreal - July 18, 2025

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Take a Kid Fishing event scheduled for July 19 in Cook County

Jul 18, 2025 08:39AM ● By Content Editor

The annual Cook County Take a Kid Fishing event will take place this weekend, Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Elbow Lake - Boreal - July 18, 2025

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Rainfall totals for Cook County and Grand Portage as of 9 a.m. on July 15

Jul 15, 2025 10:12AM ● By Content Editor

A round of rain and thunderstorms rolled through Cook County and Grand Portage this morning, bringing anywhere between .10" and up to an inch to the area - Boreal - July 15, 2025

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MN DNR: Apply for special youth deer hunts through Aug. 15

Jul 15, 2025 10:01AM ● By Content Editor

These hunts offer more individualized experiences in unique places, and often on different dates than the statewide youth deer season - MN DNR - July 15, 2025

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

Jul 15, 2025 07:47AM ● By Editor

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - July 15, 2025

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Air quality alert due to wildfire smoke extended through Tuesday, July 15 for northern Minnesota

Jul 14, 2025 05:04PM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended the air quality alert for northern Minnesota. The alert runs until 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 - MPCA - July 14, 2025

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