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Minnesota offering more energy assistance in wake of severe winter weather

Eligibility for the Energy Assistance Program is based on income and family size. Individuals need to earn less than $28,266 to qualify, while families of four can earn up to $54,357. By David H. Montgomery of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 28, 2021

In Cook County, volunteers help vaccinate a grateful public

Cook County, at the tip of Minnesota's Arrowhead region, has the highest vaccination rate in the state, at just over 40 percent, as of Saturday. And nearly everyone in the county who is 65 or older has gotten their first COVID-19 shot. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 2, 2021

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Hovland Volunteer Fire Department launches fundraising campaign for a new fire engine.

Construction also begins this summer for a new Hovland VFD fire hall to bolster capabilities on the East End of Cook County. From the Board of the Hovland Volunteer Fire Department - March 17, 2021 Read More »

Video: Minnesota doctors urge families to take precautions after seeing uptick in sledding-related accidents

Children's Minnesota reports 13 sledding-related hospitalizations in January, where children had injuries serious enough to be admitted to the hospital. That marks a 225% increase from January 2020. By Alex Jokich of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - February 25, 2021 Read More »

Video: Ice safety on Lake Superior as weather warms up

Ice fishing on Lake Superior is different than going to other lakes so planning ahead and being prepared for the unexpected is the big message the DNR and fire department want to send out to the public. By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - February 19, 2021 Read More »

Minnesota's Suicide Prevention Lifeline call centers offer help in difficult time for many

Thanks to $1.2 million in funding from the state, Minnesota callers will now receive local assistance that’s anonymous, confidential and free. By Crystal Bui of KSTP-TV - February 19, 2021 Read More »

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Minnesota offering more energy assistance in wake of severe winter weather

In Cook County, volunteers help vaccinate a grateful public

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Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteer members

Cook County Chamber asks businesses to remember COVID preparedness

Video: Preparing your home for potential spring flooding

Hovland Volunteer Fire Department launches fundraising campaign for a new fire engine.

Video: Minnesota doctors urge families to take precautions after seeing uptick in sledding-related accidents

Video: Ice safety on Lake Superior as weather warms up

Minnesota's Suicide Prevention Lifeline call centers offer help in difficult time for many

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County Connections: Severe Weather Awareness Week

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Richmond man is snowmobile safety instructor of the year

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Video: Governor Walz teams up with Minnesota celebrity chefs to connect food service workers to COVID-19 vaccines

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Video: Walz in 'hold pattern' on restrictions as Minnesota heads toward third COVID-19 surge

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Spring burning restrictions begin in Minnesota

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Minnesota DNR: Play it safe as early boating season gets underway

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination edges toward plateau; cases continue slow and steady rise

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