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Senator Tina Smith introduces bill on Boundary Waters Mining; Congressman Stauber expresses opposition

Apr 11, 2025 11:23AM ● By Content Editor

On April 9, U.S. Senator Tina Smith introduced the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection Act, which would permanently ban new sulfide ore mining in the Rainy River watershed, which drains into the BWCAW -Boreal - April 11, 2025

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Superior National Forest to Begin Prescribed Fires in and around Cook County, other NE Minnesota locations

Apr 10, 2025 08:10AM ● By Editor

The Superior National Forest (NF) is planning prescribed fire operations this month, continuing through the spring as weather conditions allow - SNF - April 9, 2025

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Authors highlight updated accessible guide to hiking on Minnesota's North Shore in presentation at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

Apr 09, 2025 08:29AM ● By Content Editor

On April 5, the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery hosted a presentation by Ladona Tornabene, Ph.D., MCHES, and Lisa Vogelsang, Ph.D., authors of a newly updated edition of their hiking guide Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore: The Area’s Most Scenic Hikes Less Than 3 Miles - Boreal - April 9, 2025

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-6°F actual temperature recorded at the Grand Marais Airport on the morning of April 8

Apr 08, 2025 11:38AM ● By Content Editor

Many areas in northeast Minnesota work up to temperatures below zero this morning. The coldest reading was at the Grand Marais Airport, where a temperature of -6°F was recorded.

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DNR seeks public comment on Lake Superior fisheries rule proposals

Apr 08, 2025 08:55AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is taking public comment on a proposal that would adjust the trout season dates for Lake Superior anglers and allow more harvest of Atlantic salmon - April 3, 2025

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

Apr 08, 2025 05:52AM ● By Editor

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

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Attorney General Ellison forms Task Force on Future of Minnesota’s Water

Apr 05, 2025 06:50AM ● By Content Editor

Members of the task force will study issues affecting the stewardship of Minnesota’s water resources, explore best practices from examples in practice in Minnesota and other states, and collaborate to develop a broad set of recommendations for policymakers and regulators, advocacy groups and business leaders, communities and individuals - April 5, 2025

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April snow storm: Max wind gusts and 2-day snow totals

Apr 03, 2025 11:35AM ● By Content Editor

An April snowstorm brought several inches of heavy snow and gusty winds to northern Minnesota this week - Boreal Community Media - April 3, 2025

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Tree Planting & Resilient Forests Workshops to be offered in May

Apr 03, 2025 09:10AM ● By Content Editor

The University of MN Extension and the Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District are partnering to present two workshops in May for landowners interested in tree planting and increasing resiliency in their forests - April 3, 2025

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Update: Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings in effect for NE Minnesota

Apr 02, 2025 02:10PM ● By Content Editor

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Blizzard Warning for southern Cook and Lake Counties and the southern portion of the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa until 10 p.m. this evening - Boreal Community Media - April 1, 2025

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