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Comfort in the chaos: Minnesota EMS workers adapt and persist amid stress of pandemic

Feb 18, 2021 06:33AM ● By Editor

Throughout the pandemic, the types of calls EMS workers respond to have also changed. Transfers from one hospital or care facility to another have increased significantly. By Evan Frost and Catharine Richert of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 17, 2021

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The Dos and Don'ts of dealing with ice dams

Feb 16, 2021 02:46PM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Commerce offers tips for how to deal with ice dams now and how to prevent them in the future, which can also save you money on your heating bills. From the Minnesota Department of Commerce - February 16, 2021

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Video: Heating expert offers tips to maintain your furnace as temperatures drop

Feb 14, 2021 06:38AM ● By Editor

The recent spate of subzero temps has forced some to finally invest big in furnace upkeep. We spoke with one expert, who laid down some tips to keep things running. By Deevon Rahming of KARE 11 News - February 13, 2021

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“A major problem”: here’s how you can avoid burst pipes, even in the extreme cold

Feb 13, 2021 05:53AM ● By Editor

Houses shift over time and can create leaks, so even if you have never had a frozen pipe before, it is good to check. By Kendall Jarboe of KBJR-TV - February 12, 2021

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Video: 11 things to know about the sub-zero cold

Feb 12, 2021 07:11AM ● By Editor

By Jeremiah Jacobsen from KARE 11 News - February 11, 2021

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Mobile ‘strike team’ brings COVID vaccine to the most vulnerable

Feb 10, 2021 06:53AM ● By Editor

Jude oversees CentraCare’s mobile “strike team,” which aims to reach people who are considered high priority to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but who might be reluctant or unable to come to a vaccination site. By Kirsti Marohn of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 10, 2021

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Video: How to keep your dog safe during walks in the subzero cold

Feb 09, 2021 06:08AM ● By Editor

There’s the temptation to take your dog for the same long walks you would when the temperature is warmer, but Dr. Kate Farmer with the Animal Humane Society says you need to cut way back. By Tim Blotz of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - February 8, 2021

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Video: Leaders provide an inside look at Duluth's new Community Vaccination Site

Feb 08, 2021 06:10AM ● By Editor

At 8:00am Monday, the Duluth site will open for a total of 12 hours with the goal of vaccinating 1500 Minnesotans 65 and older, who were selected for appointments based on a randomized lottery.By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - February 7, 2021

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Nearly one-third of Cook County population has received first COVID-19 vaccine dose

Feb 07, 2021 03:41PM ● By Editor

According to the Minnesota Department of Health data, a total of 1,740 people have received the vaccine in Cook County. Registrations now accepted for a new vaccine event for residents 65+ on Thursday. From Boreal Community Media - February 7, 2021

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Police: Beware of 'warm up theft' amid bitter cold snap

Feb 07, 2021 01:36PM ● By Editor

3 to 5 minutes max, with you in the car of course, is all experts say it takes before you're safely on your way. By Deevon Rahming from KARE11 - February 6, 2021

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