For one day last week, Lake Superior gave thousands of people a rare gift — then took it back. The Apostle Islands ice caves, accessible for the first time since 2015, drew visitors from across the country before a winter storm shattered the ice shelf less than 24 hours after they opened. Read the full story by the Ashland Daily Press.
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