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Video: Search and rescue exercise: an inside look at the training for responders

Oct 24, 2021 06:23AM ● By Editor

Around 30 students took part in the simulation, teaching them the real life skills of the job. By Kenny Johnson of WDIO-TV - October 23, 2021

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MnDOT launches annual Safe Routes to School Grants

Oct 23, 2021 05:35AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) hopes to make some students’ walk or bike ride to school safer. It’s all a part of their annual Safe Routes to School grant program. By Peter Kvietkauskas of KBJR-TV - October 22, 2021

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Inside Greenwood: A first look at damage caused by Minnesota’s largest wildfire in years

Oct 23, 2021 05:21AM ● By Editor

Prochaska said he felt fortunate, but also pointed out that he and his family had been vigilant clearing out dead trees and other plants close to the house that could easily burn. That effort likely saved the cabin. By Dan Wolfe of KBJR-TV - October 21, 2021

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Caution urged for Minnesota drivers, pedestrians this fall

Oct 20, 2021 06:00AM ● By Editor

MnDOT officials say pedestrian crashes and fatalities increase during the fall months. From KARE 11 News - October 19, 2021

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Minnesota nears 400 traffic deaths in 2021, on pace for most fatal crashes in single year

Oct 19, 2021 06:07AM ● By Editor

2021's fatalities are fast approaching 400, and the year is on pace to surpass 2007's record-setting traffic deaths. The agency is calling on all drivers to drive smart and help reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on the roads. From WDIO-TV - October 18, 2021

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Video: Minnesota National Guard trains for possible disaster

Oct 18, 2021 06:52AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Air National Guard teamed up with Children's Minnesota to train for a possible disaster on Sunday. It was the 133rd Medical Group's first time doing pediatric training in person since 2018. By Brittney Ermon of KSTP-TV - October 17, 2021

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DNR asks late-season boaters to play it safe

Oct 15, 2021 10:44AM ● By Editor

Of the 17 people who died, 16 were not known to be wearing life jackets when they went into the water. Some of them fell unexpectedly into the water, while others jumped in and experienced some sort of trouble that prevented them from getting back to their boat. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 15, 2021

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Video: Cook County rescue team member recounts stormy trek off Eagle Mountain trail

Oct 13, 2021 06:14AM ● By Editor

Cook County Search and Rescue is all volunteer. Donations can go to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, and they always appreciate a simple thank you or the offer to cater a meal or help in some other way. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - October 12, 2021

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Headaches for parents as seasonal illness collides with COVID-19

Oct 11, 2021 04:37AM ● By Editor

In a season when the sniffles can't be ignored, the ensuing confusion can leave parents in a bind juggling some challenging logistics. By Catharine Richert of Minnesota Public Radio News - October 11, 2021

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Need some winter wheels? MnDOT's got giant snowplows for sale

Oct 09, 2021 06:17AM ● By Editor

Eight Minnesota Department of Transportation plows are on the auction block this month with dozens more identified by the agency for future sales. By Brian Bakst of Minnesota Public Radio News - October 8, 2021

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