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Update: At least seven tornadoes touched down in Minnesota

Dec 18, 2021 05:45AM ● By Editor

While there were no reports of injuries or deaths from the seven confirmed tornadoes, a man was killed by a falling tree as severe storms moved through the Rochester area on Wednesday night. By Andrew Krueger from Minnesota Public Radio News - December 17, 2021

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Duluth Fire Department uses thin, broken ice to practice rescues

Dec 16, 2021 06:29AM ● By Editor

There's a wide variation in ice thickness out there with some spots at 4-6 inches and others with open water. From WDIO-TV - December 15, 2021

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Keep your gas meter clear so it can keep you warm

Dec 14, 2021 08:55AM ● By Editor

Gas meters have a vent that regulates the pressure – but it has to be unobstructed to work properly. This isn’t a problem in warmer months, but when the snow begins to pile up, it’s important to keep the pressure regulator vent clear. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - December 13, 2021

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As temperatures climb this week, ice fishing may become dangerous

Dec 14, 2021 05:50AM ● By Editor

The MN DNR recommends checking ice thickness every 150 feet. Clear or blue ice is the strongest, whereas gray ice should be avoided. By Sabrina Ullman from WDIO-TV - December 13, 2021

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New NOAA Tool Pinpoints Natural Disaster Risk Down to County Level

Dec 13, 2021 07:22AM ● By Editor

This online resource comes at a time when the number and cost of billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. has been increasing. From Homeland Security Today - December 13, 2021

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Minnesota EMS paramedics collecting socks to help prevent cold-weather injuries

Dec 13, 2021 06:41AM ● By Editor

Last year, paramedics collected more than 30,000 donations of socks, hats and gloves. From Minnesota Public Radio News - December 12, 2021

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Duluth Fire Dept. Set to Break All-Time Record for Yearly 911 Calls

Dec 13, 2021 05:54AM ● By Editor

This year, the fire department reports 13,930 calls so far and expect to hit 14,000 by the end of 2021, which would be the highest yearly total in history. By Natalie Noury of Fox 21 News - December 12, 2021

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Preventing Veteran Suicide: Free Gun Locks Available

Dec 10, 2021 10:53AM ● By Editor

To help prevent Veteran suicide MDVA is partnering with the VA Healthcare System to distribute free gun locks. From Pat Strand, Cook County Veterans Service Officer - December 10, 2021.

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Low blood supply prompts emergency announcement

Dec 09, 2021 05:50AM ● By Editor

Memorial Blood Centers says there is currently just a one- to two-day supply available for most blood types, which is below the optimal amount of five to seven days. By Samantha Fischer from KARE 11 News - December 8, 2021

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Tips for staying safe and warm this winter

Dec 08, 2021 11:42AM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - December 8, 2021

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