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Managing creeping bellflower, Canada thistle, and common tansy and the low-cost Cook County Community Invasive Species Management Program

Managing these plants is not only ecologically beneficial for protecting our native habitats but, in some cases, also a legal requirement for landowners - Boreal - June 5, 2026

Superior National Forest issues emergency campfire ban for BWCAW beginning June 6

The Superior National Forest has announced an Emergency Forest Order that bans campfires within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) beginning June 6 at 12:01 a.m through June 30, unless otherwise noted - Boreal - June 4, 2026

Northland Weekend Outlook

Chances for showers and storms continue this afternoon and evening • National Weather Service in Duluth • June 5, 2026

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Grand Marais Public Library: The Jolly Pops Are On Their Way

The Jolly Pops—Billy, Justin, and Erik—are a trio of musician dads known for their upbeat, interactive performances for young audiences - Grand Marais Public Library - June 5, 2026 Read More »

Oops, they did it again: Angler breaks MN catch-and-release lake trout record in Lake Superior for the second time this year

For the second time this year, the Minnesota certified catch-and-release record for lake trout has been broken - Boreal - June 4, 2026 Read More »

Superior Hiking Trail Celebrates 40 Years with Birthday Parties Along the North Shore

The Superior Hiking Trail Association, established in 1986, will mark its 40th anniversary on Saturday, June 6, with four birthday parties taking place along the trail corridor - Boreal - June 3, 2026 Read More »

Northwoods Neighbors Program to Offer Land Stewardship Education for Local Landowners

Local landowners will have the opportunity to learn practical land stewardship techniques to improve the health of their woodland and shoreline properties through a new program offered by the University of Minnesota Extension this summer - June 3, 2026 Read More »

Photo of the week with local photographer Paul Sundberg

See the photo of the week with local photographer Paul Sundberg below - Paul Sundberg Photography - June 3, 2026 Read More »

Birch Bay Fire Update

Today, additional fire crews and equipment have arrived and will join those that were assigned yesterday to continue fire suppression actions - Superior National Forest - June 2, 2026 Read More »

Construction work resumes on Cascade River Wayside Rehabilitation Project this week

Construction resumes this week at the historic Cascade River Wayside on Highway 61, located approximately 10 minutes south of Grand Marais - Boreal - June 2, 2026 Read More »

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Traveling? Highway 61 London Road construction closures and detours removed until June 22

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Upcoming Cook County Electronics Recycling and Hazardous Waste Collection Events

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Photo of the week with local photographer Paul Sundberg

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Birch Grove Community School Weekly Newsletter

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