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Fire danger high despite wet weather

May 15, 2019 07:16AM ● 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 02:36PM ● 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 12:03PM ● By Editor

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

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Tips for National Wildfire Preparedness Week

May 04, 2019 07:36AM ● By Editor

Projects that reduce wildfire risk and increase preparedness can be accomplished by people of all ages and a variety of time commitments. From Boreal Community Media - May 4, 2019

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Winners announced of Superior Response Emergency Services Awards

Apr 27, 2019 09:33PM ● By Editor

The 36th annual Cook County Superior Response Emergency Services Conference concluded on Saturday evening with an awards presentation at the Community Center. From Boreal Community Media - April 28, 2019

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Responders learn about Situational Awareness at Superior Response Conference

Apr 27, 2019 01:21PM ● By Editor

Situational Awareness Consultant Dr. Rich Gasaway shared insights gained from more than thirty years as a firefighter, paramedic, as a fire chief in West Virginia, Ohio and Minnesota. From Boreal Community Media - April 27, 2019

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Superior Response Emergency Services Conferences SafeTALK Training: Suicide Alertness for Everyone

Apr 27, 2019 12:55PM ● By Editor

On Friday evening at the Cook County Community Center, presenters Jillian Gribben and Scott Chisholm presented SafeTALK training

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Superior Response Conference Kicks Off Weekend Devoted To Emergency Service

Apr 26, 2019 02:57PM ● By Editor

The conference spans two days of seminars, lectures and training dedicated to preparing first responders and emergency managers. The conference's presenting sponsor was the North Shore Health Care Foundation. Staff reports from Boreal Community Media - April 26, 2019

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Drop the drone during fire season

Apr 26, 2019 09:19AM ● By Editor

Flying a drone can be a lot of fun—but it can be downright dangerous during a wildfire. Media Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 25, 2019

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Be aware of bears this spring; DNR lists tips for avoiding conflicts

Apr 22, 2019 08:23PM ● By Editor

Remove attractants such as bird seed, garbage, livestock feed, or compost to reduce potential conflict. Attracting bears to yards can lead to property damage and presents dangers to bears. Media Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 22, 2019

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