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Video: Minnesota lawmakers pitch firefighter assistance bill

Feb 05, 2021 06:59AM ● By Editor

Minnesota firefighters stricken with job-related illnesses would receive grants from proposed "Hometown Heroes Assistance" program, an idea with bipartisan support. By John Croman of KARE 11 News - February 4, 2021

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Former fire chief's new calling helping firefighters across Minnesota

Feb 01, 2021 06:06AM ● By Editor

MnFire is an advocacy group that helps firefighters and EMS staff with training around cardiovascular disease, emotional trauma and cancer in the fire service. By Eric Chaloux of KSTP-TV - January 31, 2021

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Why do smoke alarms keep going off even when there’s no smoke?

Jan 18, 2021 11:00AM ● By Editor

By MVS Chandrashekhar, Assistant professor of electrical engineering, University of South Carolina From The Conversation. Posted: January 18, 2021

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Report: Minnesota air quality good — but not for everyone

Jan 11, 2021 07:35AM ● By Editor

Minnesota has seen more poor air quality days due to smoke from wildfires in other states — a problem likely to worsen with climate change, and become more difficult to predict, said Kari Palmer, MPCA’s air assessment manager. By Kirsti Marohn of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 11, 2021

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Fire and Heat in Your Home: Dos and Don'ts

Jan 07, 2021 07:28AM ● By Editor

By Ally Hirschlag of The Weather Channel - January 6, 2020

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Video: New Year's renovations that make homes safer

Dec 27, 2020 04:35AM ● By Editor

Duluth Fire Department Deputy Fire Marshal Jon Otis recommends people who are renovating consider installing sprinklers. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - December 27, 2020

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Video: Minnesota State Fire Marshal weighs in on fire safety for the holiday season

Dec 17, 2020 08:36PM ● By Editor

By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - December 17, 2020

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Video: Winter camping tips to escape Covid cabin fever

Dec 17, 2020 03:52AM ● By Editor

While winter camping it's important to stay dry, regulate your body temperature through layers, and know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite. By Alicia Tipcke of WDIO-TV - December 16, 2020

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Video: CO v. COVID: Why carbon monoxide detectors are a must this winter

Oct 21, 2020 05:05AM ● By Editor

Heating-related fires are the third most common cause of fire in Minnesota, behind cooking and open flames. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - October 20, 2020

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Is Your Home At Risk Of Wildfire In A Changing Climate? 6 Questions To Ask

Oct 19, 2020 07:27AM ● By Editor

By Lauren Sommer of NPR News - October 18, 2020

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