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What is chronic wasting disease? A wildlife scientist explains the fatal prion infection killing deer and elk across North America

Jun 10, 2022 10:49AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Chronic wasting disease, a deadly neurological infectious disease that affects deer, elk and moose, is spreading across North America - The Conversation - June 10, 2022

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A multi-function hydration bag with a twist

Jun 09, 2022 09:13AM ● By Laura Durenberger

An event filled with fun, laughter, friends, music, and the outdoors turned into a bad day but birthed the creative idea of a backpack - WDIO News - June 8, 2022

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A look inside Minnesota’s largest wildfire training academy in Grand Rapids

Jun 09, 2022 08:49AM ● By Laura Durenberger

The academy is coordinated & organized by federal, state, & tribal Wildland fire management agencies - KBJR 6 News - June 7, 2022

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State rolls out dashboard showing PFAS monitoring results for drinking water

Jun 08, 2022 10:07AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Website shows results of statewide testing in public water systems; latest data shows most systems do not have PFAS at or above levels of concern - MN Department of Health - June 7, 2022

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It's summer in Minnesota; here are a few safety reminders if you're out on the lake

Jun 07, 2022 10:34AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Just last Friday, two serious incidents on Minnesota waterways prompted an emergency response - Kare 11 News - June 6, 2022

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Goodyear to recall RV tires 19 years after last one was made

Jun 07, 2022 10:27AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Goodyear has agreed to recall more than 173,000 recreational vehicle tires that the U.S. government says can fail and have killed or injured 95 people - CBS 5 News - June 7, 2022

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Be Aware of Beach Hazards and these water safety tips

Jun 07, 2022 07:31AM ● By Editor

Scroll through this slide show and article to find life saving tips about staying safe on the beaches and waters of the Great Lakes. From the National Weather Service • Duluth MN • June 7, 2022

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Mosquito Woes: Wet spring could lead to buggy summer

Jun 06, 2022 09:56AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Increased rain means more standing water this summer, something mosquitoes love - KBJR 6 News - June 5, 2022

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Man Severely Injures Hand While Falling Off Boat

Jun 06, 2022 09:05AM ● By Laura Durenberger

A father boating with his adult son on Lake Vermilion on Sunday suffered from a severe hand injury as he fell out of his boat - Fox 21 News - June 5, 2022

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What Are Our Biggest Sunscreen Mistakes?

Jun 03, 2022 09:47AM ● By Laura Durenberger

According to the Centers for Disease Control, Minnesota has the fourth highest rate of melanoma in the U.S. - WCCO 4 News - June 2, 2022

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