Governor Walz declares Snowmobiling Safety Awareness Week in Minnesota

MN DNR conservation officers remind all riders to brush up on safety and prioritize safe rides. So far this year, two snowmobile riders have lost their lives and there have been multiple close calls, including several snowmobile riders who have fallen through the ice. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - January 16, 2022 Read More »

Topic of the Month: Are You Burned Out?

We use the term “burnout” to talk about many aspects of our lives, but it’s really an occupational phenomenon. When we’re thinking about how burnout might be impacting us, we can learn a lot by looking at how we feel about our jobs. From Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Cook County Public Health and Human Services - January 1, 2022 Read More »

Staying safe with propane when ice fishing.

With the cold temperatures sometimes that propane freezes. Marine General Owner Russ Francisco says, “Heaters become a real problem." By Kenny Johnson from WDIO-TV - January 9, 2021 Read More »

Video: Expert explains how to prevent ice dams during winter months

The Minnesota Department of Commerce says ice dams are fueled by inadequate air sealing inside the home that allows warm, moist air to escape into the attic. By Charmaine Nero from KARE 11 News • January 9, 2022 Read More »

Bitter cold increases risk for dead car batteries

Below zero temperatures can create a number of problems for vehicles, none more prevalent than a battery that isn’t working properly. By Rusty Mehlberg from Fox 21 News - January 8, 2022 Read More »

Minnesota's blood supply at 10-year low as donations drop

Blood donations in the region are down 10 percent. She said many people are not donating because they are worried about their own health. By Tim Pugmire of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 4, 2022 Read More »

Minnesota sees highest number of traffic deaths since 2007

The the state had 497 traffic deaths in 2021. This is the highest amount the state has seen since 2007 when there were 510 traffic deaths. From WDIO-TV - January 4, 2022 Read More »