Nine tips for closing up your cabin for the off-season

Closing up your lakeshore cabin is never as exciting as opening it up, but it’s important to protect your waterfront property during the off-season. From Edina Realty - Posted: October 12, 2019 Read More »

Video: How to prep your snowblower for winter BEFORE you need it

A lot can happen in storage for extended periods. When the frigid temps and snow arrive, the last thing you’ll want to deal with is a broken snowblower. From Sears Parts Direct - Posted: October 12, 2019 Read More »

Cold and Flu on the Rise? How to Prepare for the Season

Before the virus knocks you and your family out, try these tips to prepare for colds and flu. From WebMD.com - Posted: October 12, 2019 Read More »

Plan and practice your escape during National Fire Prevention Week

NFPA statistics show that in 2017 U.S. fire departments responded to 357,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. From Boreal Community Media - October 8, 2019 Read More »

Pets need disaster plans too!

“Planning ahead is the best way for people to ensure all members of their family, including pets, are ready to face an emergency,” said Joann Fuller, who oversees Hill’s Pet Nutrition Food, Shelter & Love® program. Media Release from Dumb Friend's League and Hill Nutrition - September 30, 2019 Read More »

Teach your children how to be prepared for emergencies

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and it is the perfect time to develop an emergency plan for your family including children, starting with a family communication plan. From ready.gov - September 21, 2019 Read More »

Living in bear country: Official offers tips about bears

Wildlife officials have noted that people have lived with bears through time, and need to continue to take precautions to respond appropriately when they see bears and to remove any bear attractants from their area. By Laurel Beager of the International Falls Journal - Posted: September 15, 2019 Read More »