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Video: With snow on the way, the Minnesota State Patrol calls on drivers to help prevent deadly crashes

Fatal crashes continue to be on the rise statewide, despite significantly less traffic on the roads. With measurable snow in the forecast today, the State Patrol is urging drivers to help reduce the number of deaths on our roads. By Josie Smith from KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - October 19, 2020

Is Your Home At Risk Of Wildfire In A Changing Climate? 6 Questions To Ask

By Lauren Sommer of NPR News - October 18, 2020

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Video: Shorter days, onset of winter weather signal difficult season for mental health

As temperatures get colder and days get gloomier, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD, start to kick in. By Ben Henry of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - October 25, 2020 Read More »

Video: Families, therapist share advice for beating pandemic winter blues

Getting some sunlight, taking vitamin D and some supplements will help boost your mood. And putting down the phone is very helpful during these stressful times. By Richard Reeve of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - October 25, 2020 Read More »

Dr. Birx shares 'deep concern for Minnesotans' as winter nears, community spread increases

She says that community spread is both a rural and urban issue. During Saturday’s meeting with local officials, she discussed response strategies. By Rose Semenov of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - October 24, 2020 Read More »

Several types of COVID tests are available in Minnesota. Here’s what you need to know.

Now that several types of testing are available across the state, how do you know which one to seek out? By Sara Porter and Catharine Richert from Minnesota Public Radio News - October 24, 2020 Read More »

Video: Doctors Warn Some Hand Sanitizers Can Be Toxic To Children

Since COVID-19 hit, the poison control center has had an explosion of call about kids swallowing sanitizer. By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield of WCCO-TV - October 23, 2020 Read More »

Cook County residents can participate in new Minnesota COVID-19 Test at Home program

Cook County is one of two dozen counties or tribal nations where residents can order a saliva test online, to perform in the comfort of their own home, free of charge. From the Cook County Emergency Operations Center - October 23, 2020 Read More »

New law creates 988 hotline for mental health emergencies

The Federal Communications Commission had already picked 988 as the number for this hotline and aims to have it up and running by July 2022. The new law paves the way to make that a reality. By Rhitu Chatterjee from National Public Radio News - October 19, 2020 Read More »

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Video: With snow on the way, the Minnesota State Patrol calls on drivers to help prevent deadly crashes

Is Your Home At Risk Of Wildfire In A Changing Climate? 6 Questions To Ask

Welcome to Boreal Emergency Preparedness Portal.

Featured Articles

Video: Shorter days, onset of winter weather signal difficult season for mental health

Video: Families, therapist share advice for beating pandemic winter blues

Dr. Birx shares 'deep concern for Minnesotans' as winter nears, community spread increases

Several types of COVID tests are available in Minnesota. Here’s what you need to know.

Video: Doctors Warn Some Hand Sanitizers Can Be Toxic To Children

Cook County residents can participate in new Minnesota COVID-19 Test at Home program

New law creates 988 hotline for mental health emergencies

Severe Weather

What do I tell my kids about natural disasters?

Trails & Roads

Video: How to stay active amid a pandemic winter in Minnesota

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If you need help, here is where you can call to chat with an expert.

Injuries

Minnesota breast cancer survival rates underscore importance of regular screening

Public Safety

Do we have to toss Halloween out the window this year too? Some guidelines

Campfires & Wildfires

Video: CO v. COVID: Why carbon monoxide detectors are a must this winter

Lake Superior & Inland Waters

Safety precautions key to 2 duck hunters surviving falls into cold water

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Nearly 4,000 more cases, 35 deaths over the weekend

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