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Minnesota is lifting its COVID-19 mask mandate. Here's what that means for you.

It marks a singular milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: Friday morning, Governor Tim Walz will sign an executive order to undo the state's mask mandate. By Catharine Richert and Peter Cox from Minnesota Public Radio News - May 14, 2021

Minnesota DNR: Play it safe as early boating season gets underway

Each year, about 30 percent of fatal boating accidents in Minnesota occur during the cold-water period. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 5, 2021

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Project 61: A consortium of Cook County businesses create on-line resource to help visitors navigate road construction

Launched this week, the on-line resource will highlight multiple road construction projects on Highway 61 along Minnesota's North Shore. From Boreal Community Media - May 5, 2021 Read More »

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Minnesota is lifting its COVID-19 mask mandate. Here's what that means for you.

Minnesota DNR: Play it safe as early boating season gets underway

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Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden

5 Tips to Promote Health During Spring

Video: Officials shed light on bike safety as Northland trails get busy

Anglers should prepare for cold water during fishing opener

COOK COUNTY CONNECTIONS: Preparing for Another Pandemic Summer

Hovland VFD takes delivery of new fire truck, announces celebration.

Project 61: A consortium of Cook County businesses create on-line resource to help visitors navigate road construction

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Veterans: Be Red Cross Ready when disasters happen

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Tweaks at DVS meant to make scheduling drivers test easier

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Video: Diagnosed at 24, young skin-cancer survivor has a message for Minnesotans ahead of summer

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After vaccination, only 0.1 percent of Minnesotans got COVID-19, April data shows

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Northeastern Minnesota counties added to burning restrictions list

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Video: Demand for kayaks, canoes exceeding supply as more people buy permits for Boundary Waters

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