tag:www.boreal.org,2005:/categories/news?page=675News | Boreal Community Media Page 675Keeping communities connected2021-02-07T07:07:57-06:00urn:uuid:5a01fc45-aa1c-4f44-b731-0bdb46d0267a2021-02-06T07:17:15-06:002021-02-07T07:07:57-06:00Video: Department of Health launching podcast to connect with people battling addiction2021-02-06 07:17:14 -0600EditorThe most recent numbers show Minnesota drug overdose deaths increased sharply in the first half of 2020 compared to the year before. They’re hoping these five pilot podcasts "Stories from the Field" might help. By Sarah Danik of FOX 9 News - February 6, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9530a14b-4e70-4a02-bdeb-e5067400e6aa2021-02-06T07:00:22-06:002021-02-07T13:24:30-06:00Acclimating workers to bitter cold winter weather2021-02-06 07:00:21 -0600EditorOfficials say that those who work in construction, or as mail carriers or first responders should dress for the part in layers. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - February 5, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a154e86c-a948-491f-a022-3b08456232382021-02-06T06:47:18-06:002021-02-07T06:59:24-06:00Video: 105-year-old Cloquet area woman gets COVID-19 vaccine2021-02-06 06:47:17 -0600EditorEfforts to vaccinate more and more people in the Northland are underway. Although supply continues to be limited, numerous agencies are distributing doses. By Alejandra Palacios from WDIO-TV - February 5, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:50a876f8-1e99-45a0-9482-96a4737575232021-02-05T06:59:27-06:002021-02-06T06:49:34-06:00Video: Minnesota lawmakers pitch firefighter assistance bill2021-02-05 06:59:26 -0600EditorMinnesota firefighters stricken with job-related illnesses would receive grants from proposed "Hometown Heroes Assistance" program, an idea with bipartisan support. By John Croman of KARE 11 News - February 4, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:95fea75f-03ba-4d0f-a1c4-8dfeaa8e19482021-02-05T06:34:44-06:002021-02-06T09:28:32-06:00Video: In northern Minnesota, COVID-19 pushes 'fragile' hospital capacity to its limit2021-02-05 06:34:44 -0600EditorIn northern Minnesota, the tradition of relying on larger, regional hospitals to take on critically-ill patients has been compromised as COVID-19 cases push all facilities to their limit. By Kirsten Swanson of KSTP-TV - February 4, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2e959b0a-9a1f-4a5e-a695-9604deadd30d2021-02-05T06:00:27-06:002021-02-07T09:52:11-06:00Duluth's new 'Warrior Brewing Company' focusing on helping local veterans2021-02-05 06:00:27 -0600EditorCaple and Gibson first met in 2019 for a collaboration group for a nonprofit he helped cofound called Lake Superior Warriors, a disabled veterans hockey program. Shortly after, they started looking into opening a brewing company together. By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - February 04, 2021 <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cacf0a46-7f3d-443b-a5bc-ff8881d0b9572021-02-04T13:06:40-06:002021-02-05T06:02:39-06:00MNsure To Open Three-Month Special Enrollment Period2021-02-04 13:06:39 -0600EditorFrom MN Sure - February 4, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f7c2d32a-d03e-457d-95a6-438f782e5c3e2021-02-04T09:44:38-06:002021-02-09T06:41:48-06:00Shoreline flooding, damage possible through winter, warns Lake Superior Board of Control2021-02-04 09:44:38 -0600EditorAlthough Lake Superior dropped four inches in January, water levels are still well above average. From SooToday - February 4, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:08374933-22d5-4969-a65a-5568088bea112021-02-04T05:55:20-06:002021-02-04T09:45:08-06:00Enough probable cause to charge Douglas County WI 12-year-old with attempted 1st degree intentional homicide2021-02-04 05:55:20 -0600EditorAccording to the criminal complaint, the 12-year-old stabbed his 7-year-old brother four times; once in the back, twice in the abdomen, and once near the heart. From KBJR-TV - February 3, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1a2d4939-8437-4121-b146-f851c30f50842021-02-03T12:25:12-06:002021-02-04T17:10:53-06:00Minnesota DEED Awards Over $20.6 Million in Broadband Grants2021-02-03 12:25:11 -0600EditorThree grantees at virtual press conference discuss importance of broadband program in extending access to all Minnesotans. From the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - February 2, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>