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Protect your kids in the car: Use a car seat and keep them in the back seat

Sep 27, 2022 06:43AM ● By Editor

Our Office of Traffic Safety is urging all Minnesotans to keep kids safe in vehicles. The law may seem strict, but children pay with their lives if you don’t protect them with proper car seat use. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety • September 27, 2022

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Task Force 1 puts skills to test in rope training

Sep 25, 2022 07:21AM ● By Editor

Emergencies are never planned, which is why Task Force 1 regularly trains on heavy structure collapses, trench collapses, rope rescues, searches and damage assessments. From the Minnesota State Emergency Response Team • September 25, 2022

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Waterfowl Hunters: Wear Your Life Jackets

Sep 23, 2022 10:22AM ● By Editor

Add A Life Jacket To The Top Of Your Packing List. From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources • September 23, 2022

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Precautions Minnesota hunters can take for avian influenza

Sep 23, 2022 08:50AM ● By Content Editor

The DNR is advising waterfowl hunters to take precautions for avian influenza when handling harvested birds to minimize the risk of spreading the virus - MN DNR - Sept 23, 2022

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Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen on what to do in an active shooter or active intruder situation

Sep 22, 2022 02:43PM ● By Content Editor

Focus on these three actions if you find yourself in an armed shooter or intruder situation - Boreal Community Media - September 22, 2022

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New Canadian study reveals September is the busiest month for moose and deer collisions

Sep 22, 2022 07:15AM ● By Editor

Researchers also looked at how patients were treated in hospital after colliding with the two animals, and found that drivers who collided with moose typically suffered more severe injuries. They attribute the severity of the injuries to the large size and high centre of gravity of the animal. By Adam Beauchemin from Cottage Life • September 20, 2022

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Sep 20, 2022 11:20AM ● By Editor

CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reported ATV riders were abundant, with numerous violations detected. One group was contacted on Friday by CO Mary Manning and enforcement action was taken. On Saturday, Hill contacted the same group of riders and all of them received additional citations for violations and one was even arrested for DUI. District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 20, 2022

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Unbelted is Unsafe and Unwise on the Road. Click It and Live.

Sep 18, 2022 06:56AM ● By Editor

Click It or Ticket Campaign Protects Drivers and Passengers Across Minnesota. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety • September 19, 2022

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Improving national disaster preparedness and resilience

Sep 17, 2022 09:17AM ● By Editor

As of July 2022, there have been nine weather or climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each — and hurricane season has yet to be accounted for. By Maria Henriquez from Security Magazine • September 16, 2022

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Safety tips during a flood - Turn Around, Don't Drown

Sep 15, 2022 09:41AM ● By Editor

During a flood, water levels and the rate the water is flowing can quickly change. Remain aware and monitor local radio and television outlets. Avoid flood waters at all costs and evacuate immediately when water starts to rise. Don't wait until it's too late! From the National Weather Service • September 15, 2022

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