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Make safe boating top priority on Memorial Day weekend

May 24, 2019 ● By Editor

DNR warns that waters are dangerously cold, wearing a life jacket is a necessity. Media Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 24, 2019

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Free Coast Guard app tracks boating conditions on Great Lakes

May 23, 2019 ● By Editor

The Coast Guard Boating Safety App allows prospective boaters to click on NOAA weather buoys and retrieve current information for that specific location about the air temperature, wind speed and more. By Brandon Champion of mlive.com - May 23, 2019

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Cook County Firewise – Saving Lives and Properties from Wildfire

May 23, 2019 ● By Editor

This year, Firewise property assessments will be completed in the Hovland District and several fuels reduction projects and workshops are planned along with the popular Demo Days, Brush Pick-Ups and outreach events across the county. Media Release from Cook County MN - May 18, 2019

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2 new forest fires confirmed in northwestern Ontario

May 23, 2019 ● By Editor

Both fires were located in Pikangikum First Nation. From CBC News · May 22, 2019

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Say thank you to our first responders during National EMS Week

May 20, 2019 ● By Editor

Thank you to all the EMS professionals in Cook County for their services the community. From Boreal Community Media - May 20, 2019

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Boat Responsibly During National Safe Boating Week

May 18, 2019 ● By Editor

The Safe Boating Campaign kicks off the weekend before Memorial Day with important safety reminders as the busy boating season gears up. Media Release from the National Safe Boating Council - Posted: May 17, 2018

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Did the frigid winter take a toll on ticks? Probably not

May 17, 2019 ● By Editor

This winter was pretty rough. But was it bad enough to kill off the ticks? The short answer: probably not. By John Enger of Minnesota Public Radio News - May 17, 2019

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Fire danger high despite wet weather

May 15, 2019 ● By Editor

Despite this spring’s wet weather, much of Minnesota is still dry enough to fuel a dangerous wildfire, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Media Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 14, 2019

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Two active forest fires in northwestern Ontario

May 14, 2019 ● By Editor

The forest fire hazard is predominantly low with pockets of high hazard in Fort Frances area From CBC News · May 14, 2019

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Cold Water Kills: Wear A Life Jacket

May 07, 2019 ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 7, 2019

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