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Cook County Adds Ropes Rescue to Emergency Response Roster

Dec 11, 2018 ● By Editor

Eight emergency responders from across the County, volunteered to become trained Ropes team rescuers and serve on the specialty team. Contact: Valerie Marasco, Director – Office of Emergency Management & Public Information, 218-387-5366 or [email protected]

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Planning Ahead: Food Safety Tips for Holiday Meals and Entertaining

Nov 27, 2018 ● By Editor

From the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention - November 27, 2018

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Be Safe. Be Seen. Pedestrian Safety in the Dark Months.

Nov 19, 2018 ● By Editor

A public service announcement from the Cook County Sheriff and Cook County Emergency Management - November 19, 2018

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5 home furnace safety tips for the winter

Nov 14, 2018 ● By Editor

Regular maintenance and safety precautions should be followed in order to keep families safe and happy with their natural gas furnaces. From healthsafety.com - November 14, 2018

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Scared to run alone? Female runners share how they stay safe

Nov 12, 2018 ● By Editor

It's impossible to eliminate all of the risks that come with running solo, but there are precautions women can take for a safer and more enjoyable workout. By Nicole Spector of NBC News - November 12, 2018

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Exclusive Videos: Introducing Eddy - Cook County's First K9 Deputy

Nov 07, 2018 ● By Editor

Eddy is the first K9 Deputy to join the Cook County Sheriff's Office. He is a 20-month-old, German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois cross mix. From Boreal Community Media - November 7, 2018

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Planning a trip to Ontario to try legal cannabis? Know before you go.

Oct 30, 2018 ● By Editor

By Stephanie Reid: Stephanie is the Digital and Travel Media Officer for Tourism Thunder Bay - October 18, 2018

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Exclusive: Meet Darin Fagerman, local Conservation Officer

Oct 29, 2018 ● By Editor

Lisa Bauer, Boreal Community Media staff member, chatted with Darin Fagerman, who shared his advice for a safe upcoming hunting season.

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Scam Calls with Sheriff’s Office Phone Number Occurring

Oct 11, 2018 ● By Editor

Contact: Valerie Marasco, Director - Office of Emergency Management & Public Information, mobile 218-387-5366 or [email protected]

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Exclusive: A day in the life of a Cook County border patrol agent

Oct 09, 2018 ● By Editor

Boreal staff member, Lisa Bauer, met with Brandon Law to learn more about what his job duties entail. Exclusive report from Boreal Community Media - October 9, 2018

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