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Help Prevent Equipment-Caused Wildfires

Aug 05, 2023 06:12AM ● By Content Editor

Exhaust systems and motors can reach temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees during operation, and equipment can create sparks by hitting rocks or hard surfaces - MN DNR - August 4, 2023

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National Weather Service issues a drought update for Lake and Cook Counties

Aug 04, 2023 10:59AM ● By Content Editor

A lack of recent rainfall has allowed drought to continue to spread and degrade across the Northland - National Weather Service - August 4, 2023

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Minnesotan bitten by tick causing red meat allergy still suffers nearly 8-years later

Aug 04, 2023 09:42AM ● By Content Editor

Officials at the Minnesota Department of Health are saying this tick is finding its way north due to warming climates and also by birds - WDIO News - August 4, 2023

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US Forest Service reminds visitors that cannabis use and possession in National Forests, campgrounds is illegal

Aug 03, 2023 09:37AM ● By Content Editor

While recreational cannabis use may be legal in the State of MN, the Chippewa and Superior National Forests officials are reminding visitors that it is illegal on National Forest System lands - Aug 3, 2023

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Planting a pollinator garden? You may be eligible for a Spring 2024 Lawns to Legumes Project grant

Aug 02, 2023 09:05AM ● By Content Editor

Lawns to Legumes aims to increase habitat for at-risk pollinators in residential settings across the state by providing people with cost-share funding, workshops, coaching, and gardening resources - MN BWSR - August 2, 2023

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Minnesota DNR considers cap on foraging

Aug 01, 2023 10:22AM ● By Content Editor

Right now, officials said they are toying around with the idea of one gallon per person, per day, per item - KARE 11 News - August 1, 2023

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Minnesota deer hunting regulations, hunting licenses now available

Aug 01, 2023 09:00AM ● By Content Editor

Deer hunters will have more ways to hunt in Minnesota this fall, and deer hunting licenses can be purchased starting Aug. 1 - MN DNR - August 1, 2023

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Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun

Jul 30, 2023 05:16AM ● By Editor

The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon - AP News - July 29, 2023.

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New report: MnDOT crews faced the most severe weather conditions in Minnesota in more than a decade this past winter

Jul 28, 2023 11:03AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Transportation spent nearly $174 million dollars to clear highways during the 2022-23 winter season, the most ever spent for snow and ice operations - MnDOT - July 28, 2023

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A meat allergy caused by tick spit is getting more common, CDC says

Jul 28, 2023 10:32AM ● By Content Editor

More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites - AP News - July 28, 2023

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