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Boundary Waters Fee Proposal: Reminder of upcoming public open houses

Jul 14, 2025 09:05AM ● By Content Editor

The US Forest Service - Superior National Forest (SNF) is continuing to seek public comments on proposed recreational fee changes for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). This week kicks off a series of public, in-person, and virtual open house events, beginning in Ely, MN - Boreal - July 14, 2025

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Alert for "Very Unhealthy" Air Quality issued through Monday, July 14

Jul 11, 2025 06:00PM ● By Editor

The northern half of Minnesota is expected to reach the purple air quality index (AQI) category considered very unhealthy for everyone - Minnesota DNR - July 11, 2025

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Minnesota DNR expands Library Park Pass Program, Grand Marais Library continues participation

Jul 10, 2025 09:57AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced that it has expanded its library park pass program, which allows Minnesotans to check out seven-day state park passes from public libraries - Boreal - July 10, 2025

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The International Space Station will fly over Cook County and Grand Portage on July 9

Jul 09, 2025 10:31AM ● By Content Editor

The International Space Station (ISS) is scheduled to pass over Cook County and Grand Portage, Minnesota, on July 9 at 10:46 p.m. - Boreal - July 9, 2025

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Take a deep dive into the life of a loon with the All About Loons Program

Jul 09, 2025 09:39AM ● By Content Editor

Amidst the many amazing events in the area this summer, an upcoming program at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center is sure to please a whole family of wildlife lovers - Boreal - July 8, 2025

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Public input sought on reducing Minnesota statewide walleye limit from six to four

Jul 08, 2025 10:02AM ● By Content Editor

Changes in lake habitat, ecology and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to seek public input on a possible reduction in the statewide walleye possession limit from six to four fish - MN DNR - July 6, 2025

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

Jul 08, 2025 06:12AM ● By Editor

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - July 8, 2025

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Watercraft, gear must meet Canadian aquatic invasive species requirements before entering Canada

Jul 05, 2025 06:06AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters and anglers that Canada requires watercraft and equipment to meet Canadian aquatic invasive species regulations before crossing into Canada - MN DNR - July 5, 2025

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Events held at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center July 6 - July 12

Jul 05, 2025 06:04AM ● By Editor

A listing of this week's upcoming events can be found below - Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center - July 5, 2025

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As part of Operation Dry Water, DNR increases patrols for impaired boaters over holiday weekend

Jul 03, 2025 11:20AM ● By Content Editor

Officers will be out as part of Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide campaign which runs from July 4-7. The campaign highlights the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs and calls attention to the heavy penalties associated with boating while intoxicated - MN DNR - July 3, 2025

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