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Fentanyl contributes to rise in Minnesota overdose deaths

Jul 17, 2022 09:31AM ● By Editor

The number of people who died of drug overdoses in Minnesota climbed by more than 20% last year. From WDIO-TV • July 16, 2022

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Be Aware of Beach Advisories Along North Shore

Jul 17, 2022 06:46AM ● By Editor

With hot weather expected the next several days, beaches in the Northland should be busy. There could be additional dangers than just the colder water temperatures along the North Shore. From Fox 21 News - July 17, 2022.

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When your home is filled with hazards, what can you do?

Jul 16, 2022 12:39PM ● By Editor

There are resources out there to make these homes a healthier and safer environment for families, but those aren’t always accessible to people. By Tynnetta Harris from Great Lakes Now • July 16, 2022

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Sanford AirMed Celebrates 10 Years of Service in Northern Minnesota

Jul 14, 2022 07:42AM ● By Editor

For 10 years, northern Minnesota has seen the benefits of using this resource and how it has changed emergency medicine. From Mary Balstad from Lakeland PBS • July 13, 2022

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Yes, hot weather is worse for car batteries than cold weather

Jul 13, 2022 10:08AM ● By Content Editor

Heat is the number one culprit behind car battery failure because high temperatures can evaporate your battery's vital fluids and weaken its charge - Kare11 News - July 12, 2022

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Dermatologist dispels myths on sunscreen and skin health

Jul 13, 2022 09:20AM ● By Content Editor

There is no such thing as waterproof sunscreen. Tanning beds are “extremely dangerous.” And yes, people of color need to wear sunscreen, too - WPR News - July 13, 2022

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After near-death experience, boater is on a push to save lives on Minnesota’s lakes

Jul 11, 2022 09:05AM ● By Content Editor

After nearly dying on the water, a lifelong boater in Hennepin County is now behind a push to prevent what happened to him from happening to others - Fox 21 News - July 10, 2022

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Dog Rescued From Cliff At Pictured Rocks Nt’l Lakeshore

Jul 10, 2022 11:18AM ● By Editor

Park rangers in the area heard a child scream and ran to the lower platform to investigate. The 4 year old cocker spaniel – poodle mix named Leo was visible on a ledge, moving and limping around. By Jack Hall from Radio Results Network • July 9, 2022

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Check Out the New and Improved Red Cross Emergency App

Jul 09, 2022 09:17AM ● By Editor

The app guides you step-by-step through actionable training modules to prepare for risks most common where you live and provides a dynamic to-do list so you know exactly what actions to take. From the American Red Cross • July 8, 2022

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Three Climate-Monitoring Buoys Placed In Lake Superior

Jul 09, 2022 05:42AM ● By Editor

Each of the three monitoring buoys collect important navigation and climate planning data including wave height, wind speed, water temperature and more. By Jack Hall from Radio Results Network • July 8, 2022

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