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This week is National Fire Prevention Week.

Oct 05, 2018 06:40AM ● By Editor

National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7-13. From staff reports from The Cook County News Herald - October 5, 2018

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Death by selfie: Experts want ‘no-selfie zones’ at tourist hot spots to prevent deaths

Oct 02, 2018 06:23AM ● By Editor

By Adam Frisk of Globalnews.ca - October 2, 2018

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6 Fall Hiking Tips.

Sep 30, 2018 02:09PM ● By Editor

Follow these tips for the best experience possible on the North Country Trail this fall. By Amelia Rhodes of the North County Trail Association

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Coast Guard rescues 73-year-old man after sailboat runs aground on Lake Superior island

Sep 30, 2018 09:16AM ● By Editor

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew and rescue swimmer were able to reach a 73-year-old man whose sailboat ran aground early Saturday on Manitou Island. By Tanda Gmiter of mlive.com - September 30, 2018

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How To Talk To Kids About School Safety

Sep 22, 2018 04:16AM ● By Editor

These issues can be scary for children. Here’s some advice to guide parents’ conversations. By Caroline Bologna from Huffington Post - September 21, 2018

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Flu Shots available across Cook County. Here is the schedule and locations.

Sep 13, 2018 10:28AM ● By Editor

Shots start Thursday at the Clinic in Grand Marais. From Sawtooth Mountain Clinic - September 12, 2018

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Beautiful, but deadly: Tips for safer kayaking on Lake Superior

Sep 07, 2018 08:28AM ● By Editor

Lake Superior can be as deadly as it is beautiful. The kayaking deaths of a father and three children among the Apostle Islands last week tragically underscored that reality. By Keith Uhlig of the Wausau Daily Herald - September. 7, 2018

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Organization says recent Labor Day weekend deadliest for drownings since 2010

Sep 05, 2018 10:19AM ● By Editor

In 2018 so far, there have been 31 drownings in Lake Michigan, 31 in Lake Erie, 16 in Lake Ontario, seven in Lake Huron and six in Lake Superior. By Anna Ortiz of nwi.com - September 5, 2018

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Hypothermia Apparent Cause Of Death For Father, 3 Children Kayaking Lake Superior

Sep 05, 2018 04:26AM ● By Editor

Father Died Of Hypothermia; 3 Children Died Of Hypothermia And Possibly Drowning. From Wisconsin Public Radio - September 6, 2018

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Fire hazard remains high as fire ban lifts after "less active" days, says MNRF

Sep 01, 2018 07:59AM ● By Editor

A total of 5 new fires were reported on Wednesday. From CBC News · August 30, 2018

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