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DNR urges snowmobile riders to ride safely ahead of long weekend

Jan 13, 2023 12:19PM ● By Content Editor

Preliminary reports indicate six riders have died in crashes this season — that’s the same number as the entire 2021-2022 snowmobile season - MN DNR - January 12, 2023

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Having fun and being safe while hitting the trails with snowmobiles

Jan 12, 2023 09:34AM ● By Content Editor

There are reasons on a trail not to go over that speed, and it’s for the safety of other people in yourself - WDIO News - January 9, 2023

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

Jan 11, 2023 10:23AM ● By Content Editor

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota - MN DNR - January 10, 2023

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Walking like a penguin may not look cool, but it may prevent a life-changing fall

Jan 11, 2023 08:35AM ● By Content Editor

According to the CDC, around a million Americans are injured annually falling on ice or snow. Of those, 17,000 of the injuries are fatal - CBS Minnesota News - January 8, 2023

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Radon testing during home purchases declined nearly 40% in 2022

Jan 05, 2023 10:34AM ● By Content Editor

The number of home radon tests completed during real estate sales in 2022 was down 39% from 2020, even though home sales did not decline - MDH - January 4, 2023

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northern Minnesota

Jan 03, 2023 10:38AM ● By Content Editor

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northern Minnesota - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - January 3, 2023

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Inflatable paddleboards sold at Costco recalled due to drowning hazard

Jan 03, 2023 09:59AM ● By Content Editor

Thousands of inflatable paddleboards sold at Costco have been recalled due to a potential drowning hazard, consumer safety officials said - Fox 9 News - January 3, 2023

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Winter Home Safety

Dec 29, 2022 03:13PM ● By Editor

Cook County Emergency Management would like to share some friendly winter safety reminders as we move into the new year and rest of winter. From the Cook County Emergency Management Department • December 29, 2022

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New Year's Eve Safety Tips

Dec 27, 2022 10:09AM ● By Editor

New Years Eve is a great chance to celebrate the year gone by and the coming of a new one. However, these celebrations also come with great dangers and responsibilities. From the American Safety Council • December 27, 2022

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Video: Winter safety driving tips if your car winds up in ditch

Dec 25, 2022 05:33AM ● By Editor

The State Patrol says if your car does end up in a ditch, stay in your vehicle, buckle up and put your hazard lights on so other motorists can see you and know you are in trouble. By Maury Glover from Fox 9 News • December 22, 2022

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