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Captains, deckhand, doctor helped save family of 4 at Pictured Rocks

Jun 14, 2019 ● By Editor

Alger County Sheriff’s officials are reminding people to use “extreme caution” when out on Lake Superior. By Brandon Champion of mlive.com - June 14, 2019

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K-9 Unit Assists and Deters Death by Suicide Call

Jun 13, 2019 ● By Editor

Deputies strongly believe the only reason the suspect was apprehended as quickly as he was, was due to being flushed out of the woods by K-9 Eddy. Media Release from the Cook County Sheriff's Office - June 13, 2019

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Get Outdoors: Preparing for the BWCA from KBJR-TV profiling Seagull Canoe Outfitters

Jun 11, 2019 ● By Editor

Adam Lorch of KBJR-TV talks to Deb Mark of Seagull Canoe Outfitters about preparing for a BWCA expedition. From KBJR-TV - June 11, 2019

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Smoke from forest fire to 'drift back' into Pikangikum First Nation on Monday as wind shifts south

Jun 02, 2019 ● By Editor

A special air quality statement has been in effect since Thursday and will continue up to Monday . From CBC News · Posted: Jun 02, 2019

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What you need to know for spring backpacking: 16 quick tips

May 16, 2019 ● By Editor

Spring is also one of the trickiest, most challenging times to get out, with wet and unpredictable conditions requiring careful preparation and realistic expectations. By Kate Paine form nemoequipment.com - Posted: May 16, 2019

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Drop the drone during fire season

Apr 26, 2019 ● By Editor

Flying a drone can be a lot of fun—but it can be downright dangerous during a wildfire. Media Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 25, 2019

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Shortage of Volunteer Firefighters Threatens Fire Departments' Existence

Apr 22, 2019 ● By Editor

Without enough volunteers to respond to emergencies, some fire departments are cutting services or even shutting down. Most are changing the way they recruit. By Katherine Barrett & Richard Greene | Posted: April 22, 2019

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Superior Response: Delivering training and recognition to first responders

Apr 19, 2019 ● By Editor

This year marks the delivery of the 30th annual Cook County Emergency Services Conference. The conference is an annual tradition that attracts attendees from Cook and Lake counties, state officials from St. Paul, and even neighbors north of the border. By Valerie Marasco, Director - Emergency Management & Public Information - April 19, 2019

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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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