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Grand Portage National Monument begins process of becoming an International Dark Sky Place

Grand Portage National Monument is taking proactive steps to protect the dark sky by working toward becoming an officially designated International Dark Sky Place. The process can take between one and three years to complete - Boreal - June 15, 2026

Inaugural Sawtooth Stage Race aims to brings grassroots mountain biking back to the North Shore

The race is a three-day tour of the best mountain bike trails that Cook County has to offer, including many that were recently rebuilt - Boreal - June 17, 2026

Northland Weekend Outlook

Isolated afternoon showers and storms are possible today and Saturday • National Weather Service in Duluth • June 18, 2026

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Cook County Highway Department to Host Informational Meeting June 23rd in Hovland

Community members are invited to learn more about several roadway and infrastructure projects scheduled for construction this summer - Cook County Highway Department - June 18, 2026 Read More »

Traveling this weekend? Plan ahead for Grandma’s Marathon traffic and detours

The Minnesota Department of Transportation encourages motorists to plan for increased traffic and delays due to Grandma’s Marathon - MnDOT - June 18, 2026 Read More »

WTIP North Shore Community Radio Selected “Station of the Year” by the Ampers Association

The Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (Ampers) announced that WTIP North Shore Community Radio was chosen as “Station of the Year” for 2025 - WTIP - June XX, 2026 Read More »

4th Annual Cook County Invasive Species Brewery Event

The Cook County Invasives Team invites you to join them for the 4th Annual Invasive Species Brewery Event this Saturday, June 20th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Cook County, MN - June 17, 2026 Read More »

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - June 17, 2026 Read More »

Cook County Mobile Crisis Program will shift to First Call for Help; public open house set for June 17

Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is transitioning its mobile crisis response program to First Call for Help (FCFH), a non-profit based in Grand Rapids, MN - Boreal - June 16, 2026 Read More »

Letteracy Deck Free and Screen-Free Public Letter-Writing Park Opens June 19

This is the fourth year of Letteracy Deck’s mission to revive the lost art of letter writing and drawing - Minnesota Children's Press - June 16, 2026 Read More »

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Boreal Exclusives

Grand Portage National Monument’s new BARK Ranger Program turns dogs into trailblazers

Public Notices

Cook County Hospital District Meeting Scheduled for June 18, 2026

Outdoors

Red Flag Warning for Sunday

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WTIP North Shore Community Radio announces Scenic Route Music Series, welcomes Charlie Parr

Community

North Shore Health Welcomes Dr. Phillip Thomas from Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth for Monthly Clinics in Grand Marais

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Photo of the week with local photographer Paul Sundberg

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A Summer of Reading, Discovery, and Fun Begins at the Grand Marais Library

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