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Southern U.S. Lags North on Disaster Resilience

Aug 13, 2019 ● By Editor

Though one of the least resilient counties is New York County, or Manhattan. By Thomas Frank, E&E News on August 12, 2019

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New Minnesota law empowers construction zone flaggers to report bad drivers

Aug 04, 2019 ● By Editor

The law, which went into effect this week, allows flaggers to report drivers to law enforcement within four hours of the incident. From Staff Reports form Minnesota Public Radio News - August 4, 2019

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Several agencies rescue stranded hikers on Lake Superior

Jul 31, 2019 ● By Editor

Ashland County said that three adults, three children and a dog were stranded on Marble Point on the Lake Superior shore in the Iron County area. By Alissa Pietila from WLUC-TV - July 31, 2019

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Bear attack near Ely prompts advisory

Jul 30, 2019 ● By Editor

A 16-year-old girl was attacked by a bear while jogging near White Iron Lake, east of Ely. By Peter Passi from the Lake County News Chronicle -| July 29, 2019

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Beware boaters and swimmers: High winds in areas on the Great Lakes this weekend

Jul 27, 2019 ● By Editor

The weather service said high waves , strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions will be around until Sunday. By Sarah Rahal from The Detroit News - July 26, 2019

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BWCA Trip Brings Peace, Tranquility to Local Veterans

Jul 24, 2019 ● By Editor

“There’s something magical about the Boundary Waters. As soon as you get out here you feel the weight of the world lifted off you. More than likely you don’t have cell service, you don’t have planes, you don’t hear cars, and you don’t hear other people hopefully,” said Scriven. From Fox 21 Duluth - July 24, 2019

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Increases Rescue Capabilities

Jul 22, 2019 ● By Editor

Through a close partnership with the Superior High Angle Rescue Professionals, the park continues to increase its technical rope rescue team capabilities. SHARP is an all-volunteer high angle rescue team based out of Munising and led by UP native Bill Thompson. From National Parks Traveler - July 22, 2019

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Cook County Sheriff's Office answers questions about new Hands Free Law

Jun 30, 2019 ● By Editor

The Sheriff's office shares important information on how the Hands Free Law works and what it means for you. From the Cook County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page - June 29, 2019

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Medical helicopter crash kills pilot and nurse in Brainerd

Jun 28, 2019 ● By Editor

A pilot and nurse were killed following an early morning helicopter crash in Brainerd. From the Brainerd Dispatch - June 28, 2019

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Duluth Airport and Multiple Agencies Partake in Emergency Water Landing Exercise

Jun 27, 2019 ● By Editor

The Lake Superior Bay area was used as an emergency practice area for the Duluth Airport and multiple agencies. They simulated the incident and had emergency crews all over responding to the scene. By Alejandra Palacios from WDIO-TV - Posted: June 27, 2019

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