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Ski seasons likely to be shorter in northeastern Minnesota due to climate change. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Climate change impacts will be wide ranging across 1854 treaty lands

Joe Friedrichs-

It’s no secret that many people like to cross country ski and downhill ski near the North Shore each winter. Both are economic drivers and bring people to the area for vacations.


Blueberry Island sunset on Lake Superior. Photo by Travis Novitsky

New study analyzes effects of land dispossession on Native Americans

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Historical research shows that land dispossession and forced migration are the primary means by which settler populations achieve large-scale political and economic control over Indigenous populations


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

COVID vaccine events scheduled for Cook County kids ages 5-11

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Cook County youth between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

The first vaccination event for children in this age range is Friday, Nov. 12 from 1-6 p.m.


Senator Tom Bakk, Grand Portage Tribal Chairman Bob Deschampe, Representative Rob Ecklund - 11-01-21 Photo by Rhonda Silence

Grand Portage hosts community leaders, legislators

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Although the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa recently sent a lett


Home construction in Grand Marais. WTIP file photo by Joe Friedrichs

Assessor says property values likely to increase in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County homeowners should expect their property values to go up in the coming year, according to local officials.


Pike Lake Road. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Pike Lake Road construction project continues to crawl forward

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Financial reshuffling and other factors are leading to a decrease in the amount of money Cook County will use to improve Pike Lake Road, according to the local highway engineer.


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Representative Rob Ecklund answers questions on mining, ski hill expansion and more

Rhonda Silence-

Rob Ecklund, our District 3A Representative, visited the North Shore on October 29-30, for what has become an annual tradition.


Moose cow and twins on the Gunflint - Photo by Colin Smith

Spring bear hunt in Grand Portage leads to reduction in moose calf predation

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Wildlife researchers in Grand Portage continue to analyze data related to calf mortality in the region’s moose population.
 


Fallen trees line the Border Route Trail after a storm Oct. 10 in Cook County. Photo courtesy of the US Forest Service

National Weather Service confirms tornado rolled through BWCA in early October

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A tornado with wind speeds between 111-135 mph swept through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness earlier this month, knocking down trees and making a popular hiking trail impassable in sections.