DNR temporarily closes Grand Portage State Park amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has temporarily closed Grand Portage State Park along the Canadian Border on the North Shore of Lake Superior....
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First COVID-19 case is confirmed in remote community in Canada
by northwilds
April 6, 2020, Eabametoong First Nation, ON – The news came in as an abrupt shock to Chief Harvey Yesno and Council members late on...
Superior National Forest suspends spring prescribed fire program
by northwilds
Duluth, MN April 9, 2020 – The Superior National Forest is suspending their spring prescribed fire activities. The safety of the public and all wildland fire...
Superior National Forest offers virtual services due to COVID-19
by northwilds
Duluth, MN  April 9, 2020 – The Superior National Forest is closing offices and implementing virtual services until further notice to protect the health and safety of...
Hostel becomes ‘haven’ for foreign students
by Shawn Perich
Last fall, Holly Watson, owner of The Haven Hostel in Thunder Bay decided to open her facility to foreign college and university students as a...
Foundation to Accept Monetary Donations for COVID-19 Medical Response
by northwilds
Grand Marais – The North Shore Health Care Foundation, in conjunction with the Cook County Emergency Operations Center, recently announced it will be the organization...
No restrooms! Limited Recreation Services provided on the Superior National Forest
by northwilds
[BWCAW info coming] DULUTH, MN – Beginning April 1,the Superior National Forest shut down restroom facilities at recreation sites across the national forest until further...
A Message from Sawtooth Mountain Clinic
by northwilds
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC MAKING SIGNIFICANT PREPARATIONS DURING COVID-19 EMERGENCY New procedures in virtually all aspects of clinic operations in place to prepare for COVID-19. (GRAND MARAIS, MN...