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Hunting safety begins with personal responsibility

Oct 29, 2022 02:38PM ● By Editor

According to national data, as many as one in three hunters who hunt from an elevated stand will fall and sustain a serious injury. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • October 28, 2022

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Do you know a victim of domestic violence? There is help at DPS.

Oct 25, 2022 03:53PM ● By Editor

In Minnesota, 33.9 percent of women and 25.1 percent of men experience intimate partner physical violence, sexual violence or stalking in their lifetime, according to NCADV. On a typical day, local domestic violence hotlines receive approximately 19,159 calls, approximately 13 calls every minute. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety • October 25, 2022

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US lawmakers call for more measures to protect against toxic lead in tap water

Oct 25, 2022 03:50PM ● By Editor

Senators make appeal to EPA after series of Guardian articles revealed that communities of color often face high lead levels. From The Guardian • October 25, 2022

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Prevention and Mitigation Recommendations to Target the Epidemic of Gun Violence

Oct 25, 2022 08:22AM ● By Editor

Rarely has a consensus been reached from such a unique consortium of professionals who are actively confronting gun violence issues across so many different sectors. By Cohort 2102 Of The Naval Postgraduate School's Executive Leaders Program • October 23, 2022

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GAO Criticizes Department of Defense and IC Preparedness for Biological Threats

Oct 25, 2022 08:16AM ● By Editor

Earlier this year, GAO made recommendations that it says would help DOD and the IC take steps to enhance preparedness for biological threats. However, as of September 2022, DOD and the IC have not yet implemented these recommendations. By Homeland Security Today • October 24, 2022

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Canadian national handgun sales 'freeze' takes effect

Oct 22, 2022 04:13AM ● By Editor

Public safety minister says the measure will 'keep handguns off our streets'. By John Paul Tasker · CBC News · October 21, 2022

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Pets and Halloween: Humane Society has tips on keeping it safe

Oct 22, 2022 03:27AM ● By Editor

The tips range from some of the obvious; don’t feed your pets candy (especially chocolate, which is toxic to both cats and dogs) to the lesser know, like feeding them some of the pumpkin guts and seeds as a treat. By Fox 9 Staff • October 22, 2022

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They inhaled asbestos for decades on the job. Now, workers break their silence

Oct 20, 2022 11:35AM ● By Editor

To this day, the U.S. allows hundreds of tons of asbestos to flow in each year from Brazil, primarily for the benefit of two major chemical companies, OxyChem and Olin Corp. The companies say asbestos is integral to chlorine production at several aging plants and have made a compelling argument to keep it legal. From ProPublica and National Public Radio • October 20, 2022

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How to Heat Your Home Safely

Oct 18, 2022 09:11AM ● By Editor

The American Red Cross urges families to be safe heating their homes to help prevent home fires, which typically rise during colder months. From the American Red Cross • October 18, 2022

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Prepare Your Wood-Burning Fireplace for Winter

Oct 15, 2022 11:25AM ● By Editor

Before you light up those logs this winter, make sure you properly prepare your wood-burning fireplace. By Ashley Papa from family handyman.com • October 15, 2022

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