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Wildfire Smoke, Air Quality, and Health: What You Should Know

Sep 01, 2023 10:21AM ● By Editor

This year, more than others, has seen multiple days during which the Environmental Protection Agency has issued an air quality alert due to wildfires - Cook County - September 1, 2023.

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Near critical fire weather possible

Sep 01, 2023 05:49AM ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service • Duluth • September 1, 2023

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5th Ave Intersection Closure / Safety Message

Aug 22, 2023 03:30PM ● By Editor

Please see the public safety notice from North Shore Health and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic - August 22, 2023.

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Ground search volunteers needed

Aug 21, 2023 02:32PM ● By Editor

The Cook County Sheriff is requesting volunteers to assist with the ground search for Denny Pechacek - From the Cook County Sheriff's Facebook Page - August 21, 2023.

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MnDOT to begin using Wireless Emergency Alerts for traveler safety

Aug 21, 2023 09:31AM ● By Content Editor

Wireless Emergency Alerts use the same system that share critical notifications like AMBER alerts with the public, as well as other time-sensitive information during natural disasters or threats to public safety - MN DNR - Aug 21, 2023

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Amid Canadian wildfires, experts warn state of emergency could continue into fall

Aug 19, 2023 06:45AM ● By Editor

Canadian authorities are warning while we could be dealing with this smoke, they could be dealing with more states of emergency until October - CBS News Minnesota - August 19, 2023

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Cook County Connections: What is Firewise?

Aug 18, 2023 09:35AM ● By Content Editor

Firewise is an educational program that provides a set of tools to help property owners prepare for wildfires to reduce the chances of future damage or destruction to their property - Cook County MN - Aug 18, 2023

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Air quality alert

Aug 16, 2023 07:05PM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota - MPCA - August 17, 2023.

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Marine Forecast: Dangerous wind and waves today and Thursday

Aug 16, 2023 08:38AM ● By Editor

Fast-moving low pressure will produce strong southwest winds over western Lake Superior today- National Weather Service Duluth - August 16, 2023

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Body of Canoeist Discovered in Brule Lake Area

Aug 14, 2023 05:58PM ● By Editor

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office was notified on August 14, 2023, of a body discovered in the Brule Lake area of the BWCA - Cook County - August 14, 2023.

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