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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

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

Widespread rainfall today

A weather system moving through the Northland today will bring widespread showers • National Weather Service in Duluth • June 17, 2026

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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 »

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 »

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 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 15, 2026 Read More »

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

WTIP North Shore Community Radio has launched the Scenic Route Music Series featuring a seasonal lineup of music shows in 2026 and 2027 - WTIP - June 14, 2026 Read More »

Getting to Know North Shore Health - Celebrating Certified Nursing Assistants Week: What’s Your Why?

At North Shore Living, North Shore Health's skilled nursing facility, our dedicated CNAs are the bread-and-butter, boots-on-the-ground caregivers who make a meaningful difference in residents' lives every day - June 13, 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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Summer Cook County Public Health Preparedness: Staying Ready for Poor Air Quality, Wildfire, and Tickborne Disease

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Arrowhead Transit launches new rider app and upgraded management software system

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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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