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Severe weather can mean life or death for people with disabilities

May 24, 2022 09:37AM ● By Laura Durenberger

When severe weather hits, people with disabilities can have a different set of challenges and may need to depend on family or neighbors for help - Fox 9 News - May 23, 2022

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Greenwood Fire closure lifted

May 24, 2022 09:10AM ● By Laura Durenberger

On Monday afternoon, the U.S. Forest Service announced that it will be lifting the Greenwood Fire Closure, which has been in place since August - WDIO News - May 23, 2022

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Number of Unbelted Motorists Killed in Crashes Goes Up for 2nd Year

May 23, 2022 09:50AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Click It or Ticket Campaign Aims to Protect Drivers and Passengers Across Minnesota - MN Dept of Safety - May 19, 2022

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Recent runoff, incoming summer weather increases threat of blue-green algae

May 23, 2022 09:00AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Scientists are worried about the development of a toxic algae in streams and lakes - KBJR News - May 21, 2022

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Students lend a helping hand as battle against Rainy Lake Basin flooding continues

May 22, 2022 06:32AM ● By Editor

Over in International Falls, locals have been volunteering their time to help fill and distribute sandbags. With limited volunteers, the school district decided to lend a helping hand. By Quinn Gorham of KBJR-TV - May 21, 2022

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COVID-19 Booster Vaccines Available and Recommended for the 5-11 Age Group in Cook County

May 20, 2022 11:34AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Those ages 5-11 are eligible for a booster five months after receiving the initial two-dose Pfizer vaccine series - May 20, 2022

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New St. Louis Co. map shows roads closed due to flooding

May 19, 2022 09:14AM ● By Laura Durenberger

A new online map will help drivers identify the roads that are currently closed due to flooding - KBJR 6 News - May18, 2022

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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month

May 18, 2022 10:57AM ● By Laura Durenberger

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease in the US every year - Lake Superior News

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Great Lakes: Great vacation, great risk

May 17, 2022 10:12AM ● By Laura Durenberger

According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, there have been more than 1,000 drownings in the Great Lakes since 2010 - WILX10 News

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Cook County Issues Local Emergency Declaration

May 16, 2022 01:44PM ● By Editor

Cook County, MN, issued a Local Emergency Declaration on May 12, 2022, after flooding damaged roads and culverts in multiple locations around the County. From Cook County - May 16, 2022.

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