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What three words can save your life?

Jun 26, 2022 06:54AM ● By Editor

A new application, what3words, has assigned every three square metres in the world a unique and precise address, using three distinct words. The words are randomly assigned to each square and are unchanging. By Adenieke Lewis-Gibbs from Cottage Life - June 18, 2022

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A warning for parents as 10-year-old recovers from burns after fireworks accident

Jun 24, 2022 10:26AM ● By Content Editor

The boy was standing in his driveway Sunday night watching his neighbors shoot fireworks when family members say one of them malfunctioned - Kare11 News - June 23, 2022

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Multi-Agency Resource Center Available to Flood Affected Residents Friday and Saturday, June 24-25

Jun 23, 2022 04:47PM ● By Editor

For residents affected by the recent Rainy River Basin flooding, Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way of Northeast Minnesota disaster relief workers will connect with people. June 23, 2022.

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Forest Service studies motorized towboat use in Boundary Waters wilderness

Jun 23, 2022 10:13AM ● By Content Editor

The process is part of larger challenges facing the Boundary Waters, including overuse and crowding - Quetico Superior Wilderness News - June 22, 2022

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Losing daylight after summer solstice

Jun 22, 2022 09:27AM ● By Content Editor

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere - WDIO News - June 21, 2022

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AAA predicting record number of July 4th drivers (plus travel money saving tips for the road and sky)

Jun 21, 2022 08:42AM ● By Content Editor

Despite sky-high gas prices, AAA is predicting a record number of July 4th drivers - CBS Minnesota News - June 21, 2022

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The 988 mental health crisis line rolls out in July - here’s what you should know

Jun 18, 2022 06:32AM ● By Editor

The new line should be used when there isn’t necessarily a need for immediate medical attention, but instead when there’s a concern for a person’s mental well-being. That could mean things like depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and even suicidal ideations. By Quinn Gorham from KBJR-TV • June 16, 2022

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Be vigilant checking for ticks despite late start to the spring, Thunder Bay entomologist says

Jun 16, 2022 06:36AM ● By Editor

The late snow melt in northwestern Ontario has meant that the springtime emergence of ticks has been delayed, said Ken Deacon, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit's surveillance of vector-borne disease program coordinator. From CBC News · Thunder Bay • June 16, 2022

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Minnesota officials say COVID tracking app is a critical tool to fight the pandemic. Few people actually use it.

Jun 15, 2022 11:38AM ● By Content Editor

Technology touted by state officials to help slow the spread of COVID-19 is rarely being used by the millions of Minnesotans who have it on their phones - KSTP 5 News - June 14, 2022

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Heat Exhaustion Vs. Heat Stroke: Know The Differences

Jun 15, 2022 08:59AM ● By Content Editor

The heat is not only uncomfortable, but it can be dangerous to your health - WCCO 4 News - June 14, 2022

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