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Why do smoke alarms keep going off even when there’s no smoke?

Jan 18, 2021 11:00AM ● By Editor

By MVS Chandrashekhar, Assistant professor of electrical engineering, University of South Carolina From The Conversation. Posted: January 18, 2021

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Video: Tips to avoid getting lost during a Northland wilderness adventure

Jan 14, 2021 05:48AM ● By Editor

One way to avoid getting lost in the first place is to gear up. Pack a GPS, compass, at least two durable sources of flame, and hydration. Slatten also suggested saving your car as a waypoint on a GPS, and checking the direction of the compass before striking out. By Alicia Tipcke of WDIO-TV - January 13, 2020

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Video: Minnesota sheriffs issue thin ice warnings after close calls

Jan 11, 2021 06:24AM ● By Editor

The Scott County Sheriff and the Goodhue County Sheriff both issued warnings after ice conditions deteriorated over the weekend. The Stearns County Sheriff issued a similar warning last week. From Fox 9 News - January 10, 2020

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In Minnesota, fire deaths increase 13 percent in 2020

Jan 09, 2021 10:08AM ● By Editor

Smoking was the leading cause of fatal fires, followed by gas related explosions. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - January 8, 2021

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Flu season continues to be significantly milder than years past; first death reported

Jan 08, 2021 05:02AM ● By Editor

The flu season in Minnesota continues to have significantly less cases and hospitalizations than in years past. By Charlie Wiese from KSTP-TV January 7, 2021

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Fire and Heat in Your Home: Dos and Don'ts

Jan 07, 2021 07:28AM ● By Editor

By Ally Hirschlag of The Weather Channel - January 6, 2020

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Radioactive gas is persistent health risk in Minnesota, get a radon test

Jan 05, 2021 01:09PM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Health - January 5, 2020

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January is 'Resolve to Be Ready" Month: Follow these tips

Jan 01, 2021 02:00PM ● By Editor

From ready.gov- January 1, 2020

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Hangovers happen as your body tries to protect itself from alcohol’s toxic effects

Dec 31, 2020 09:21AM ● By Editor

By Daryl Davies, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Southern California, Joshua Silva, Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics, University of Southern California and Terry David Church Assistant Professor of Regulatory and Quality Sciences, University of Southern California from The Conversation - December 31, 2020

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Video: Fires rise during cold snap, so beware of heater-related problems

Dec 29, 2020 06:09AM ● By Editor

The American Red Cross of Northern Minnesota said they've helped 31 people in the past week, from a total of 7 fires. "We've always got people on-call. We're always prepared," Tony Guerra said. He's the Disaster Program Manager. From WDIO-TV - December 28, 2020

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