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Plan Like A Park Ranger - Top 10 Tips for Visiting Isle Royale National Park

Jun 08, 2022 01:00PM ● By Editor

Plan like a park ranger and use these insider tips to have a great Isle Royale visit. Advanced trip planning is essential and will ensure that your only surprises are happy ones. From the National Park Service • June 8, 2022

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The gun buying process and safety

Jun 08, 2022 06:26AM ● By Editor

"I've always been around guns, but my family started us off when we were young around guns and getting us realizing how important and how dangerous they were," WDIO Chief Meteorologist and avid hunter Justin Liles explained. From WDIO-TV • June 8, 2022

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What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks

Jun 03, 2022 11:31AM ● By Editor

It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. From Boreal Community Media • June 4, 2022

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Koochiching County Road 136 Closing, Voluntary Evacuation Issued

Jun 02, 2022 02:18PM ● By Editor

Residents are encouraged to evacuate prior to the road closure. Evacuation is voluntary; however, those to choose to stay will be responsible for their own transportation. From the Emergency Operations Center • June 2, 2022

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FLOOD UPDATE: More Emergency Grade Raising and National Guard Arriving Thursday

Jun 02, 2022 07:48AM ● By Editor

From the Koochiching County Emergency Operations Center • June 2, 2022

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Residents prepare to evacuate near International Falls

May 28, 2022 06:32AM ● By Editor

Authorities say there will be a temporary evacuation checkpoint at the Backus Community Center located at 900 5th Street in International Falls. From WDIO-TV • May 27, 2022

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COUNTY CONNECTIONS: Summer Safety

May 27, 2022 10:48AM ● By Laura Durenberger

With the beauty, & the many opportunities for vacation & exploration, comes the practical part of the equation, and safety is the common denominator - Cook County Connections - May 27, 2022

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Historic flooding continues in the Rainy Lake Basin

May 26, 2022 06:25AM ● By Editor

Flooding that immediately threatens to eclipse the highest mark recorded in over 70 years and could soon set a new all-time record. By David Colburn from the Tower Timberjay • May 25, 2022

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Video: Minnesota State Patrol fully-equipped with body cameras

May 11, 2022 06:15AM ● By Editor

MSP has installed 644 in-car camera systems, and issued 613 body-worn cameras to sworn State Troopers and 92 to non-sworn members. From WDIO-TV • May 11, 2022

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MnDOT honors fallen transportation workers on Worker Memorial Day

Apr 29, 2022 06:01AM ● By Editor

The day is meant to recognize the high price that transportation workers have paid in the construction and maintenance of Minnesota’s transportation system. By Miranda Johnson of KBJR-TV • April 28, 2022

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