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Variable ice and water conditions highlight need for caution

Apr 16, 2019 ● By Editor

Conservation officers throughout the state report conditions are changing quickly and say last week’s snowfall on top of already weak ice have made things particularly precarious. Media Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 16, 2019

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Volunteer: Report your weather to the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow network,

Mar 26, 2019 ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - Duluth - March 26, 2019

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A Boreal Exclusive - Meet Beth Ambrosen from the Cook County Search and Rescue Team

Mar 25, 2019 ● By Editor

Lisa Bauer from Boreal Community Media spent time talking with Beth Ambrosen to learn more about what it means to be involved with the Search and Rescue team in Cook County. From Boreal Community Media - March 18, 2019

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Sign up to become a Skywarn Spotter

Mar 23, 2019 ● By Editor

Classes will be held April 17 in Silver Bay and April 26 in Grand Marais. From the National Weather Service - March 23, 2019

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Volunteers Make The Difference: Join the Cook County Emergency Management Teams

Mar 15, 2019 ● By Editor

Cook County is always in need of dedicated volunteers for public safety - volunteer fire departments, EMR/EMT units, Search and Rescue, scene safety STOP Teams, even ambulance drivers and many more opportunities to serve the community. Media Release from Cook County Emergency Management - Posted: March 15, 2019

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Register now for Cook County Emergency Services Conference April 26-27.

Mar 13, 2019 ● By Editor

Media Release from the Cook County Office of Emergency Management and Public Information - March 12, 2019

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Threat of Major Spring Flooding Increasing as Near-Record March Snowpack Piles Up in Parts of Midwest

Mar 09, 2019 ● By Editor

There is at least a 50 percent chance of major flooding some time through May at 132 locations across the U.S., primarily in the nation's midsection, but also in parts of northern Maine. By John Erdman of The Weather Channel - Posted: March 9, 2019

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Insurers prepare for a possible record in ice dam damage claims

Mar 05, 2019 ● By Editor

Insurers are bracing for what might be the worst year ever for ice dam claims in the state. By Martin Moyland of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 5, 2019

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Slow down! Minnesota DNR officers combat speeding snowmobiles

Feb 27, 2019 ● By Editor

Four people have died in snowmobile crashes in Minnesota so far this winter; 11 have died in Wisconsin, including five in a single weekend. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 27, 2019

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Ice Fisherman Rescued from Greenwood Lake

Feb 24, 2019 ● By Editor

At approximately 5:50 pm, responders located the anglers about two miles in from the landing off Greenwood Lake Road and Fire Box Road. The rescue squad began transporting the parties. One party was showing signs of advanced hypothermia, frostbite and dehydration after being on the ice for many hours in extreme conditions. Media Release from Cook County Emergency Management - February 24, 2019

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