Wildfire risk increases across Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges homeowners, woodland owners, farmers and outdoor recreationists to monitor statewide fire danger and current burning restrictions, which can fluctuate quickly this time of year. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 8, 2020 Read More »

Video: Infectious disease expert talks about COVID-19 and the flu, offers advice for staying safe

Dr. Rhame said flu outbreaks in the southern hemisphere, now emerging from its winter season, appear to have fallen because of COVID safe-distancing, extreme cleaning and other measures. By Richard Reeve of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - October 9, 2020 Read More »

Video: While staying home, heed Fire Prevention Week tips

One of the easiest ways to protect yourself and your loved ones is by checking smoke detectors. Every six months, you should make sure the batteries are working. And every 10 years, your smoke detectors should be replaced. Read More »

Video: Kitchen fires the focus of Fire Prevention Week

According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Almost half (44%) of reported home fires started in the kitchen. Two-thirds (66%) of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. From Boreal Community Media - October 4, 2020 Read More »

Video: Can a home air purifier keep COVID-19 at bay this winter?

By Emily Haavik of KARE-TV 11 News - October 2, 2020 Read More »

Commit to Getting the Care You Need as You Age

Older adults in America are living longer lives and will outnumber people under the age of 18 by nearly 500,000 by 2034, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. From Boreal Community Media - October 1, 2020 Read More »

October is Fire Safety Month: The Hidden Threat: Asbestos Exposure

From Asbestos.com - brought to you by the Mesothelioma Center - October 1, 2020 Read More »

Minnesota’s adult obesity rate held steady in 2019 representing elevated COVID-19 risk

Minnesota’s adult obesity rate was unchanged at 30.1%, which puts nearly one-third of Minnesotans at higher risk for suffering more severe symptoms and death if they catch COVID-19. From the Minnesota Department of Health - September 20, 2020 Read More »

Building an Emergency Kit with Disability in Mind

Creating a supply kit is part of being prepared for emergencies and disasters. Kits should include basic survival items but also things specific to your needs. From Boreal Community Media - Posted: September 23, 2020 Read More »

CDC: Avoid ‘trick-or-treating' in its Halloween guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance for Halloween 2020 that ranks activities from low risk to high risk for spreading COVID-19. The CDC says “traditional trick-or-treating” is considered high risk. By Deb Kiner of the Tribune Content Agency - September 22, 2020 Read More »