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How To Protect Yourself From Colds and the Flu While Traveling

Jan 15, 2020 07:30AM ● By Editor

There's one good way to have your long-anticipated vacation ruined before you even leave your departing city — contract a virus. Your risk of that happening is the highest when you fly. By Ally Hirschlag of The Weather Channel - Posted: January 15, 2020

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Video: Health Officials Weigh In On Pertussis

Jan 09, 2020 06:51AM ● By Editor

By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV News - January 9, 2020

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Shoveling Snow Dos and Don'ts

Jan 07, 2020 07:48AM ● By Editor

No one loves performing this task — it's cold, wet, strenuous, and often results in some slipping and sliding around. But it's got to be done in order to protect you and others from potentially serious falls and accidents. By Ally Hirschlag from The Weather Channel - Posted: January 7, 2020

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Duluth Fire department shares ice safety tips

Jan 05, 2020 09:02AM ● By Editor

Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Kirzaj says to check ice conditions before heading out to ice fish or snow mobile. By Emma Quinn from KBJR-TV - January 4, 2020

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Doctors Concerned After 505 Minnesotans Diagnosed With Flu So Far This Season

Jan 04, 2020 10:43AM ● By Editor

one more person has reportedly died because of the flu, bring the season’s total number of fatalities to eight. And those numbers are concerning doctors. By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield of WCCO-TV Posted: January 4, 2020

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5 Reasons To Add Disaster Preparedness to Your New Year's Resolution

Jan 02, 2020 11:33AM ● By Editor

Below are our top 5 reasons for adding disaster preparedness to your New Year’s resolutions. How will you become more disaster prepared in 2020? From survivalhax.com - Posted: January 2, 2020

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How to Prep Your Home Before Heading out on Winter Vacation

Dec 27, 2019 07:23AM ● By Editor

Wouldn't you prefer knowing your home is safe and sound while you sip margaritas/head down that snowy slope? It's easy enough to give yourself that peace of mind — all it takes is a little bit of preparation. By Ally Hirschlag from The Weather Channel - Posted: December 27, 2019

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Holiday Depression: How to Beat the Holiday Blues

Dec 18, 2019 10:08AM ● By Editor

Learn why people get depressed over the holidays and how you can overcome end of the year sadness. By Margaret Jaworski of pyscom.net - Posted: December 18, 2019

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9 ways to make your holiday season jolly

Dec 18, 2019 09:51AM ● By Editor

The holidays often bring times of joy, love and laughter, but the aftereffects can sometimes bring unwelcomed stress and depression. From the Mayo Clinic Health System. Posted: December 18, 2019

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12 tips for keeping children safe during the holidays

Dec 18, 2019 09:47AM ● By Editor

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be a fun, exciting time. However, holiday decorations, parties and cold weather can pose threats to children. From the Mayo Clinic Health System - Posted: December 18, 2019

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