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Last Updated: Nov 27, 2022 09:26AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

‘Tis the Season to Decorate Safely

Nov 27, 2022 09:26AM ● By Editor

Candles are very popular, especially around the holidays. But candles also increase the risk of fire. Their popularity leads to nearly three times as many candle fires on Christmas Day, according to the National Fire Protection Association. From the American Red Cross • November 27, 2022

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Thin Ice? Think Twice.

Nov 26, 2022 07:19AM ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - Duluth MN and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • November 26, 2022

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Take the time to learn about Indoor Winter Safety

Nov 17, 2022 06:05AM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service • November 17, 2022

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Be Aware of Winter Hazards: Home and Fire Safety

Nov 15, 2022 05:29PM ● By Editor

In the winter months, our heating, lighting, cooking, and holiday activities increase dramatically — and with them, the risk of residential fires. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service • November 16, 2022

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For Minnesota's Infant Safe Sleep Week: Simple tips can dramatically reduce infants’ risk of unexpected death

Nov 15, 2022 10:10AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Minnesota’s most recent data from 2020 showed fewer unexpected deaths, 33, than in an average year, according to MDH research - MDH - November 14, 2022

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Be prepared for winter hazards: Outdoor Winter Safety

Nov 14, 2022 06:39PM ● By Editor

Providing some basic information and fact sheets about the most common winter risks and hazards and how to prepare for or avoid them. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service • November 15, 2022

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November is Child Safety Protection Month

Nov 02, 2022 10:55AM ● By Editor

National Child Safety and Protection Month is an entire month dedicated to recognizing the unique potential dangers many children face in their everyday lives and taking tangible steps of prevention against those challenges. From childwatch.com - November 2, 2022

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Protect your family, keep firearms secure with a free gun lock

Nov 02, 2022 10:24AM ● By Editor

The gun lock secures the firearm, putting a barrier in place to effectively disable the gun so it cannot be fired, whether it was loaded or unloaded. DPS recommends always storing the ammunition and the firearm separately. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety • November 2, 2022

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Topic of the Month: Car Seat Safety

Nov 01, 2022 07:42AM ● By Editor

The right car seat, used in the right way, greatly increases your child’s chance of surviving a car crash. From Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Cook County Public Health and Human Services • November 1, 2022

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3 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle for Your Dogs

Nov 01, 2022 07:34AM ● By Editor

Pet parents want the best for their dogs and will go to great lengths to keep their furry friends healthy. Consider these tips to help your dog maintain a healthy lifestyle. From Boreal Community Media • November 1, 2022

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