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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

Hot conditions returning

Dry weather this weekend, which could make for areas of near-critical fire weather today and near-critical to critical fire weather on Sunday • National Weather Service in Duluth • June 6, 2026

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Fuel reduction chainsaw possibly sparked Birch Bay Fire, but preemptive clearing likely aids containment

On Friday, an MN DNR fire investigator determined that the fire was likely started by a chainsaw being used for fuel reduction work in the Superior National Forest - Boreal - June 6, 2026 Read More »

Meet your Cook County neighbor: Ellen Seltz

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Ellen Seltz - Boreal - June 6, 2026 Read More »

Care Partners June News & Events

Here's what's up at Care Partners this month - Care Partners - June 6, 2026 Read More »

County Connections: From Old TVs to Tangled Cords - Cook County Hosts E-Waste Collection

Cook County residents will have a chance to responsibly recycle those items — and clear out some clutter — during the County’s annual Electronic Waste Collection Event - Cook County, MN - June 5, 2026 Read More »

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 »

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Boreal Exclusives

Construction work resumes on Cascade River Wayside Rehabilitation Project this week

Public Notices

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

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Northwoods Neighbors Program to Offer Land Stewardship Education for Local Landowners

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Burntside Lake Wildland Fire

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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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