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From camping to dining out: Here's how experts rate the risks of 14 summer activities

May 24, 2020 07:51AM ● By Editor

By Allison Aubrey, Laurel Wamsley and Carmel Wroth of National Public Radio News - May 23, 2020

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Video: Safety reminders for Memorial Day Weekend

May 23, 2020 05:23AM ● By Editor

There are a number of universal precautions to take during Memorial Day weekend like wearing a like jacket on a boat, keeping bonfires under control and driving safely. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - May 22, 2020

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Fire Danger on National Forests in Minnesota

May 20, 2020 11:23AM ● By Editor

With fire danger increasing throughout Northern Minnesota, campers and day use visitors in the National Forests should be extra vigilant when building and extinguishing campfires. From the Superior and Chippewa National Forests - May 20, 2020

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Video: What are high and low-risk social gathering methods?

May 20, 2020 07:30AM ● By Editor

Under the Governor's new order, social gatherings are acceptable again. See what a Twin Cities doctor says is high and low risk behavior. By Courtney Godfrey from KMSP-TV - May 20, 2020

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In Ely to support essential workers: All you need is a lovELY cake

May 20, 2020 05:52AM ● By Editor

For several weeks now, Ely resident Susan Laine has been celebrating essential workers and businesses by spreading her message of love with LovELY cakes. By Nancy Yang of Minnesota Public Radio News - May 19, 2020

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What you need to know about Minnesota's 'stay safe' order

May 18, 2020 02:22PM ● By Editor

By Dan Kraker, Nancy Yang, Brian Bakst and Nina Moini of Minnesota Public Radio News - May 14, 2020

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Video: Advice for tourist season in the Northland

May 16, 2020 06:05AM ● By Editor

As the summer ramps up, so will tourist season. With COVID-19 changing almost everything, there is advice on how to travel safely and enjoy the Northland. From WDIO-TV - May 16, 2020

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Video: Medical Expert gives take on loosened restrictions in Minnesota

May 14, 2020 06:07AM ● By Editor

From KSTP-TV - May 13, 2020

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Fire danger will increase despite cool weather

May 08, 2020 08:45PM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges the public not to burn and to be careful with any heat source that can cause a spark. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 8, 2020

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Snowbirds returning to Minnesota find quarantine, wariness — and home

May 07, 2020 09:09AM ● By Editor

Some places — including Cook County in Minnesota — quickly took a hard line, asking visitors to stay away for the time being. Cook County Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk said that message hurt some people’s feelings. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - May 7, 2020

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