Slow down: More than 300 crashes reported in work zones so far this year

So far in 2021, the state has seen more than 1,236 crashes, killing six people and injuring 364 people in work zones. By Babs Santos of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - July 20, 2021 Read More »

Lake County becomes ‘highly transmissible’ area, masks recommended

Cases have doubled in Lake County over the last two weeks, but Dr. Andrew Thompson points out the number of COVID tests is low. A number of those tests came back positive, causing a higher positivity rate the CDC uses to deem a highly transmissible county. By Abigael Smith of KBJR-TV - July 28, 2021 Read More »

Video: Public health officials work to vaccinate Minnesotans despite hesitancy in some counties

In about 10 counties statewide, fewer than 50% of those eligible have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Another 50 counties remain below a 60% vaccination rate. Only two counties in the state have reached 80% of their population receiving at least one dose: Olmsted and Cook counties. By Callan Gray of KSTP-TV - July 30, 2021 Read More »

Video: Drought disaster declaration issued for northeastern Minnesota

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a drought disaster declaration in northeastern and north-central Minnesota, just over a week after issuing a similar declaration for northwestern Minnesota. From WDIO-TV - July 29, 2021 Read More »

Cook County Board Approves Resolution to Adopt School Zone

The Cook County Highway Department is working through the process to update the signage for the school zone. It is our hope to have the signs installed this fall, or possibly in the spring. From the Safe Routes to School Committee - July 30, 2021 Read More »

"Unprecedented': Minnesota air quality 'very unhealthy' into next week

By Paul Huttner from Minnesota Public Radio News - July 30, 2021 Read More »

Coast Guard seeks comment on closure of North Superior Station in Grand Marais and three other locations

Written comments and related material may be submitted to the Coast Guard personnel specified in the article. Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before August 3, 2021. From Boreal Community Media - July 30, 2021 Read More »