Boreal Community Media (BCM) has announced the hiring of Laura Durenberger-Grunow as its Lead Digital Content Editor for the non-profit independent community media organization. In her new role, Laura will be responsible for generating, researching, editing, and reporting content for www.boreal.org and its companion website www.boreal-emergency.org as well as leading the non-profit’s social media efforts. Durenberger-Grunow re-located to Grand Marais... READ MORE >
A recent uptick in reports of dead loons and test results indicate an impact from West Nile Virus (WNV), according to non-game wildlife staff at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Minnesota confirmed WNV as the cause of death in two of three dead loons from northeastern Minnesota earlier this month. Wildlife... READ MORE >
Cook County announced that it has extended the deadline for its online Transportation Plan Survey from July 14 to July 26, 2019. The survey, part of the county’s 20-year visioning effort, gives residents and other stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the county’s transportation needs. Local input is vital as the county sets long-term transportation system priorities, said Highway Engineer Krysten... READ MORE >
Without them, we wouldn’t have some of our favorite foods. They are vital to a healthy environment. They’re also beautiful and fascinating to watch. They’re pollinators, and this week is dedicated to understanding, appreciating and helping them. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are needed to pollinate plants that provide Minnesota food crops such as fruits, vegetables and herbs. Some of these... READ MORE >
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College was awarded a $499,407 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Environmental Literacy Program to advance community resilience through environmental and climate education. The college’s proposal was one of just nine projects across the United States that were awarded funding. The selected projects for NOAA’s Environmental Literacy Program use education to... READ MORE >
