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COVID-19 Booster Vaccines Available and Recommended for the 5-11 Age Group in Cook County

May 20, 2022 11:34AM ● By Content Editor

Those ages 5-11 are eligible for a booster five months after receiving the initial two-dose Pfizer vaccine series - May 20, 2022

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New St. Louis Co. map shows roads closed due to flooding

May 19, 2022 09:14AM ● By Content Editor

A new online map will help drivers identify the roads that are currently closed due to flooding - KBJR 6 News - May18, 2022

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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month

May 18, 2022 10:57AM ● By Content Editor

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease in the US every year - Lake Superior News

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Great Lakes: Great vacation, great risk

May 17, 2022 10:12AM ● By Content Editor

According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, there have been more than 1,000 drownings in the Great Lakes since 2010 - WILX10 News

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Cook County Issues Local Emergency Declaration

May 16, 2022 01:44PM ● By Editor

Cook County, MN, issued a Local Emergency Declaration on May 12, 2022, after flooding damaged roads and culverts in multiple locations around the County. From Cook County - May 16, 2022.

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Tick season is here in Minnesota (how to protect yourself)

May 16, 2022 10:22AM ● By Content Editor

A University of Minnesota professor shares his tips for protecting yourself against this year's crop of ticks - Kare11 News - May 16, 2022

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Chasing waterfalls? What to know before you go

May 15, 2022 10:12AM ● By Content Editor

Waterfall season on the North Shore can be spectacular, but major flooding is causing road, park, and trail closures. Here's what you need to know. Boreal Media Exclusive - May 15, 2022

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Paddleboarders rescued almost 100 yards offshore in Lake Superior

May 15, 2022 07:21AM ● By Editor

Rescue crews say the likely reason for the teens drifting out into the lake was the abrupt wind change. From WDIO-TV • May 14, 2022

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Video: Teen pulled from St. Croix River dies, identified

May 14, 2022 03:54PM ● By Editor

Witnesses reported that the boy had gone underwater while playing with friends. Crews responded and began searching for the teen, and a rescue dive team member found him just after 6:30 p.m Thursday. From KSTP-TV • May 14, 2022

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DNR warns the public of flooding and dangerous high-water conditions along North Shore

May 14, 2022 01:14PM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning visitors to the North Shore of hazardous conditions caused by recent storms. From Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 13, 2022.

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