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Hovland Volunteer Fire Department launches fundraising campaign for a new fire engine.

Mar 17, 2021 01:36PM ● By Editor

Construction also begins this summer for a new Hovland VFD fire hall to bolster capabilities on the East End of Cook County. From the Board of the Hovland Volunteer Fire Department - March 17, 2021

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Video: Preparing your home for potential spring flooding

Mar 15, 2021 06:30AM ● By Editor

James Miller, Design Specialist for DBS, recommends all home owners consider installing a sump pump. If you already have a sump pump, but don't know how to use it, Miller says to reach out for help. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - March 14, 2021

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Video: Duluth Fire Department: "As you reset clocks, check smoke detectors"

Mar 14, 2021 06:22AM ● By Editor

From WDIO-TV - March 13, 2021

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Perform burn-free brush cleanup to prevent spring wildfires

Mar 08, 2021 01:22PM ● By Editor

Below-average snowfall this winter came on the heels of an abnormally dry fall in 2020. What little snow there is will quickly melt away, revealing very dry grasses – fuel favorable for wildfire ignition and spread. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - March 8, 2021

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Video: Essentia Health launches 24-hour substance use hotline

Mar 05, 2021 05:56AM ● By Editor

Essentia Health launched a free 24 hour substance use hotline Thursday that seeks to connect patients struggling with substance use directly to appointments for care. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - March 4, 2021

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Minnesota is the 6th safest state during COVID-19, study says

Mar 04, 2021 11:05AM ● By Editor

Data gathered by WalletHub says the Gopher state is the sixth safest in America during the pandemic, based on the comparison of five key metrics.

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Video: Northland doctors concerned about health risks of delayed care

Mar 03, 2021 06:01AM ● By Editor

The two major providers, Essentia and St. Luke's, had a joint news conference Tuesday to let people know that hospitals and clinics are safe. They want patients to come in if they have health concerns or for regular checkups. From WDIO-TV - March 2, 2021

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Video: DNR gives safety reminders as snowmobiling fatalities rise

Feb 23, 2021 07:20AM ● By Editor

So far the state of Wisconsin is reporting 10 fatalities since January and 4 of them were just in Iron County alone. This is not including serious crashes and injuries that send people to the hospital, fighting for their lives. By Brittney Merlot of WDIO-TV - February 22, 2021

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Video: Ice safety on Lake Superior as weather warms up

Feb 20, 2021 06:14AM ● By Editor

Ice fishing on Lake Superior is different than going to other lakes so planning ahead and being prepared for the unexpected is the big message the DNR and fire department want to send out to the public. By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - February 19, 2021

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Duluth fishing guide’s trusty tips for checking ice on Lake Superior

Feb 18, 2021 05:58AM ● By Editor

According to longtime fishing guide Captain Jarrid Houston, the best way to know if the ice is safe is to test it yourself. By Meteorologist Alex Libby of KBJR-TV - February 17, 2021

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