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Ouch! Holiday health hazards abound

Dec 18, 2019 ● By Editor

More than 13,000 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms due to injuries related to holiday decorating, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. By Jacque Wilson Smith of CNN - Posted: December 18, 2019

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12 tips for keeping children safe during the holidays

Dec 18, 2019 ● By Editor

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be a fun, exciting time. However, holiday decorations, parties and cold weather can pose threats to children. From the Mayo Clinic Health System - Posted: December 18, 2019

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Tips for A Safe Holiday Season

Dec 18, 2019 ● By Editor

Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes. Take some basic precautions to ensure your family remains safe and injury-free throughout the season. From the National Safety Council - Posted: December 18, 2019

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Safety tips when shoveling snow

Dec 02, 2019 ● By Editor

Ignoring signs that you need to take a break from shoveling may prove to be harmful. By Dana Sparks of the Mayo Clinic News Network. Posted: December 2, 2019

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Too early for early ice: Officials say err on the side of caution and remain off the ice

Nov 12, 2019 ● By Editor

According to the DNR, there’s really no sure answer as to when ice is safe, and an individual “can't judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness, temperature, or whether or not the ice is covered with snow.” By Bria Barton of the Bemidji Pioneer- November 12, 2019

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Video: Safety Tips for Hunters Heading Out for the Minnesota Deer Opener

Nov 08, 2019 ● By Editor

Many regulations change from year to year, so it’s important to keep up with those changes by reading the Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook. By Chelsie Brown from WDIO-TV - November 7, 2019

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Be Prepared with Indoor Winter Safety tips

Nov 07, 2019 ● By Editor

Problems can arise with indoor air, and fire risks increase dramatically in the winter. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - November 7, 2019

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Important Tips for Winter Home and Fire Safety

Nov 06, 2019 ● By Editor

In the winter months, our heating, lighting, cooking, and holiday activities increase dramatically — and with them, the risk of residential fires. The information below provides facts and tips about the threat of home fires and how to avoid them. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - November 6, 2019

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Outdoor Safety Tips for Winter

Nov 05, 2019 ● By Editor

At some point, it will snow and temperatures will drop below zero. There will be ice on the roads. High winds will raise the risk of being outdoors from hazardous to life-threatening From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - November 5, 2019

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How Families Can Prepare for a Disaster

Oct 30, 2019 ● By Editor

It’s easy to think “that will never happen to me,” but natural disasters are becoming both more common and more severe. By Christina Caron from the New York Times Parenting - October 30, 2019

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