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Coast Guard seeks comment on closure of North Superior Station in Grand Marais and three other locations

Jul 30, 2021 06:50AM ● By Editor

Written comments and related material may be submitted to the Coast Guard personnel specified in the article. Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before August 3, 2021. From Boreal Community Media - July 30, 2021

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Video: Drought disaster declaration issued for northeastern Minnesota

Jul 30, 2021 05:24AM ● By Editor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a drought disaster declaration in northeastern and north-central Minnesota, just over a week after issuing a similar declaration for northwestern Minnesota. From WDIO-TV - July 29, 2021

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Video: Animal control officer warns of danger of leaving pets in vehicles during hot weather

Jul 29, 2021 05:22AM ● By Editor

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control has received 12 complaints about animals left unattended in vehicles, which is almost double the number from the same time last year. By Alex Jokich of KSTP-TV - July 28, 2021

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Heat exhaustion or heatstroke? How to tell the difference during Minnesota's excessive heat

Jul 28, 2021 05:10AM ● By Editor

If you'll be outside during the heat of the day, you can prepare by knowing the risks. By Val Lick from KARE 11 - July 27, 2021

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DNR: More counties under burning restrictions to help prevent wildfires

Jul 27, 2021 11:20AM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - July 26, 2021

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Drought threatens to empty water wells in parts of Minnesota

Jul 26, 2021 05:48AM ● By Editor

People across the state rely on groundwater for irrigation, municipal water supplies and household wells. In severe cases, shallow wells are out of water. By Will Matuska from Minnesota Public Radio News - July 26, 2021

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What’s in wildfire smoke? A toxicologist explains the health risks and which masks can help

Jul 25, 2021 10:10AM ● By Editor

By Luke Montrose, Assistant Professor of Community and Environmental Health, Boise State University from The Conversation - July 25, 2021

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Superior National Forest Tightens Fire Restrictions

Jul 22, 2021 03:25PM ● By Editor

Campfires are not allowed on the entire Forest, including the Wilderness. From the Superior National Forest - July 22, 2021

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First smoke, then fire? BWCA braces for the worst

Jul 21, 2021 06:30AM ● By Editor

If you're traveling up north or visiting the Boundary Waters, officials say to make sure where you want to go is open and to obey campfire restrictions. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - July 21, 2021

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Northland regional wildfire updates and closures now one click away on boreal.org

Jul 20, 2021 05:32PM ● By Editor

A new banner and page have been created to consolidate wildfire impacts from official sources. From Boreal Community Media - July 20, 2021

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