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Tips for A Safe Holiday Season

Dec 18, 2019 09:14AM ● By Editor

Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes. Take some basic precautions to ensure your family remains safe and injury-free throughout the season. From the National Safety Council - Posted: December 18, 2019

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Tech tools help those lost in the wilderness. But they don't always find someone in time.

Dec 15, 2019 06:49AM ● By Editor

GPS, cellphones, thermal imaging, infrared cameras and drones have improved many aspects of search and rescue, yet finding people lost in the wild remains a stubbornly difficult task. By Christie Aschwanden from the The Washington Post - December 15, 2019

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Video Report: Flu Season in Minnesota Kicking Off with Influenza B

Dec 14, 2019 07:35AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Health released data Thursday showing that B strains made up about 80% of the positive flu specimens obtained in clinics and hospitals that were tested in the first week of December.From WDIO-TV - December 13, 2019

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Video: Slow Down, Move Over: 2 State Patrol, 1 Rescue Squad Vehicle Hit

Dec 12, 2019 07:00AM ● By Editor

State Patrol Sgt. Neil Dickenson said so far in 2019, 36 State Patrol cars have been hit. He said usually that number is in the high teens or low 20s. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - December 11, 2019

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How to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing

Dec 06, 2019 06:56AM ● By Editor

Subzero temperatures can cause even interior pipes to freeze. By Mary H.J. Farrell of Consumer Reports - Posted: December 7, 2019

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Safety tips when shoveling snow

Dec 02, 2019 08:25AM ● By Editor

Ignoring signs that you need to take a break from shoveling may prove to be harmful. By Dana Sparks of the Mayo Clinic News Network. Posted: December 2, 2019

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Kids and thin ice – a dangerous holiday combo

Nov 28, 2019 05:17AM ● By Editor

Talking with children about ice safety now will help them stay safe during this festive time. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - November 28, 2019

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How to not crash your car and other snow driving tips

Nov 27, 2019 06:03AM ● By Editor

From Minnesota Public Radio News - November 26, 2019

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Winter Storm Timing

Nov 26, 2019 08:43AM ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - November 26, 2019

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THANKSGIVING TRAVEL ALERT: Dangerous conditions for those headed south

Nov 25, 2019 08:29AM ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - Chanhassen MN - November 25, 2019

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