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Coast Guard rescues kayaker fighting waves in Lake Superior

Oct 04, 2019 03:57PM ● By Editor

The kayak had taken on water and the person was unable to swim to shore due to rough conditions on the Great Lake. The Coast Guard pulled the man from the water and transported him to shore where he was treated by EMS. By Brandon Champion of mlive.com - October 4, 2019

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'There was a guardian angel watching over me': Winnipeg man survives bear attack at Kenora cottage

Oct 04, 2019 04:41AM ● By Editor

Dave Schwab was at family cottage near Rice Lake when black bear slashed, bit him. By CBC News - October 3, 2019

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Tight labor market drives a school bus driver shortage in Minnesota

Oct 04, 2019 04:31AM ● By Editor

Regan said companies are offering a range of incentives — sign-on and referral bonuses, health benefits and competitive wages — for new hires. But it can be a tough sell. By Elizabeth Dunbar of Minnesota Public Radio News - October 4, 2019

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Lake Superior Great Lakes Cruising – New Passage Discovered!

Oct 03, 2019 01:22PM ● By Editor

Cruising westwards along the Canadian North Shore from Sault Ste Marie, passages and shipping channels of varying depth and length allow cruise guests to experience the pristine natural wilderness for which the North shore of Lake Superior is famous. From saultonline.com - October 3, 2019

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Ask a 'sotan: What's an eco-friendly way to bag groceries?

Oct 03, 2019 06:37AM ● By Editor

For Minnesotans who want to be more environmentally conscious but struggle to find alternatives to plastic bags or similar packaging, it’s best to minimize the need for them as much as possible. By Mike Moen from Minnesota Public Radio News - October 2, 2019

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'Manoomin' brings together UMN researchers and tribal members

Oct 03, 2019 05:56AM ● By Editor

University researchers and local tribes are working to preserve manoomin, commonly known as wild rice, and cultural traditions. By Natalie Rademacher of Minnesota Daily - October 3, 2019

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MN Health officials: Big jump in 11th graders who say they’ve vaped

Oct 02, 2019 04:51PM ● By Editor

One in 4 Minnesota 11th graders reported using an e-cigarette in the past 30 days, and Minnesota youth are poorly informed about the potential health risks of vaping. From Minnesota Public Radio News - October 2, 2019

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Video: State to study pipeline impact on Lake Superior

Oct 02, 2019 06:17AM ● By Editor

Regulators asked for a revised Environmental Impact Study for the Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline, gauging potential impacts of leaks on the watershed. By John Croman from KARE 11 News - October 1, 2019

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Oct 01, 2019 01:03PM ● By Editor

You can access the weekly report in the attached PDF. Media Release from the Cook County Sheriff's Office - October 1, 2019

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Video: 'I'm fortunate to be alive': Winnipeg man recounts bear attack near Kenora

Oct 01, 2019 06:03AM ● By Editor

The 69-year-old is an experienced hiker who said he was finishing a walk along a familiar route and heading back to his cottage when he spotted a black bear in the bushes ahead. By Jeremie Charron, Videojournalist of CTV Winnipeg - October 1, 2019

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