Connect to the cold: Why you should consider winter camping

If you’re a fan of activities like ice fishing or cross-country skiing, winter camping gives you a chance to set up a base camp to enjoy your favorite cold-weather venture within minutes. By Matt Mikus of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 16, 2020 Read More »

How To Protect Yourself From Colds and the Flu While Traveling

There's one good way to have your long-anticipated vacation ruined before you even leave your departing city — contract a virus. Your risk of that happening is the highest when you fly. By Ally Hirschlag of The Weather Channel - Posted: January 15, 2020 Read More »

Minnesota health officials concerned about radon's threat to renters

The state’s health department recommends homes get tested at least every five years. You can obtain a free radon test kit from the Cook County Land Services Department on the main floor of the Cook County Court house. By Martin Moylan of Minnesota Public Radio News - Posted: January 7, 2020 Read More »

Shoveling Snow Dos and Don'ts

No one loves performing this task — it's cold, wet, strenuous, and often results in some slipping and sliding around. But it's got to be done in order to protect you and others from potentially serious falls and accidents. By Ally Hirschlag from The Weather Channel - Posted: January 7, 2020 Read More »

Doctors Concerned After 505 Minnesotans Diagnosed With Flu So Far This Season

one more person has reportedly died because of the flu, bring the season’s total number of fatalities to eight. And those numbers are concerning doctors. By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield of WCCO-TV Posted: January 4, 2020 Read More »

5 Reasons To Add Disaster Preparedness to Your New Year's Resolution

Below are our top 5 reasons for adding disaster preparedness to your New Year’s resolutions. How will you become more disaster prepared in 2020? From survivalhax.com - Posted: January 2, 2020 Read More »

Yes, You Can Get Hurt Cross-Country Skiing

Here, tips on how to stay upright and in one piece. By Steve Evans of safebee.com - Posted: December 26, 2019 Read More »