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Highway 61 detour at Grand Marais scheduled until August 24

Aug 01, 2020 09:27AM ● By Editor

Starting Monday, August 3, a full Hwy 61 detour on County Road 7 will be in place. This is the current truck detour. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation - July 31, 2020

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MnDOT reminds motorists to yield for pedestrians at trail crossings

Jul 31, 2020 07:56AM ● By Editor

Traffic on Highway 61 on the North Shore has been increasing as the summer has progressed. Drivers should be especially aware in areas where pedestrians or bicyclists are crossing the highway such as in towns, near state parks and at Gitchi-Gami Trail crossings. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation - July 30, 2020

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Food Storage Order

Jul 23, 2020 06:27PM ● By Editor

The Superior National Forest is implementing Food Storage Order Number R9-09-20-0, which is necessary to reduce human and bear conflicts due to improperly stored food. From the US Forest Service - July 23, 2020.

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What you’ll need to take a safe, relaxing road trip: Hand sanitizer to coolers

Jul 13, 2020 07:09AM ● By Editor

Staying safe means having the vehicle checked before your trip and, while on the road, adhering to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for face coverings, social distancing to limit exposure. and simply practicing smart hygiene: By Janet Eastman from The Oregonian/OregonLive - July 13, 2020

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Minnesota DNR changing window for state park reservations

Jun 23, 2020 05:11AM ● By Editor

Currently, sites can be reserved up to a year in advance. Starting July 1, reservations will only be allowed up to four months in advance, though reservations made prior to that date will still be honored. From WDIO-TV - June 22, 2020

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DNR asks public to do their part to combat invasive species

Jun 14, 2020 03:25PM ● By Editor

PlayCleanGo is an outreach program that was started in 2012 with partial funding from the USDA Forest Service and the Minnesota DNR and has since expanded across North America. The goal of the campaign is to “protect valuable natural resources while encouraging folks to enjoy the great outdoors. By Jesse White, Outdoors Columnist, the Mesabi Daily Miner - June 14, 2020

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$2 million in ATV work begins on Prospector Loop Trail project

Jun 07, 2020 12:18PM ● By Editor

From the Ely Echo - June 5, 2020

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Video: Camping safety during COVID-19

Jun 06, 2020 06:18AM ● By Editor

As campgrounds phase into reopening, Gilbertson says the pandemic has more people exploring remote camping options. He said, “People are going out, and a lot of them are.”By Brandon Weathers of WDIO-TV - June 5, 2020

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DNR to phase reopening of its campgrounds in June

May 23, 2020 07:03AM ● By Editor

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that public and private campgrounds may reopen beginning June 1, if they create a Preparedness Plan and follow State of Minnesota campground guidelines. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 22, 2020

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Cook County Board Revised Travel Advisory

May 19, 2020 01:19PM ● By Editor

At today's meeting for Discussion and Action Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Response, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to issue a revised travel advisory for those planning to visit Cook County. From Cook County MN - May 19, 2020

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