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MN Health Commissioner Malcolm on the recent rise in COVID levels, next steps in the pandemic

Apr 20, 2022 05:18AM ● By Editor

Jan Malcolm discussed how Minnesotans can stay safe without looking toward positivity rates and the individual choices that many residents may soon have to make. From Minnesota Public Radio News • April 18, 2022

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Video: State Patrol seeks $13.9M replacement helicopter, splitting lawmakers

Apr 15, 2022 11:02AM ● By Editor

By Theo Keith from Fox 9 News • April 14, 2022

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In Duluth: Desperate for Park Point beach lifeguards; not a single applicant

Apr 08, 2022 05:13AM ● By Editor

Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers at the beach as well as educating the public about the water’s conditions. The need is so urgent, Podtburg says she is willing to hire even those who do not yet have their lifeguard certification. By Nora McKeown from KBJR-TV • April 6, 2022

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Video: Minnesota bans poultry sales, exhibitions for 31 days due to H5N1 outbreak

Apr 01, 2022 06:26AM ● By Editor

No human illnesses from the virus have been reported and the public remains at low risk, BAH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials say. By KSTP-TV • March 31, 2022

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Minnesota ending mail-in COVID testing, launches at-home rapid test program

Mar 29, 2022 07:13AM ● By Editor

Governor Walz said the state has secured 500,000 rapid antigen test kits, with two tests in each kit. Starting Tuesday, Minnesotans can order two kits, for a total of four tests per household. By Tim Nelson from Minnesota Public Radio News • March 28, 2022

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Video: Security tips to protect against cyberattacks

Mar 28, 2022 06:24AM ● By Editor

Once hackers find out about the vulnerabilities, they'll immediately start using them, and you won't be protected if you haven't run the update. By Baihly Warfield from WDIO-TV • March 25, 2022

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Video: Two Minnesota women were tricked by the same scam on Zelle, here's how you can protect yourself

Mar 24, 2022 06:31AM ● By Editor

Digital payment apps like Zelle are convenient options for sending money, but do they come with a cost? By Gordon Severson of KARE 11 News • March 22, 2022

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State Patrol to continue HEAT Patrols through summer, seeks new trooper applicants

Mar 17, 2022 09:09AM ● By Editor

Highway Enforcement for Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) effort to target speeding and other criminal activity. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety • March 15, 2022

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Emergency Upgrade: Major funding announced for Duluth’s emergency call system

Mar 17, 2022 06:13AM ● By Editor

More than $1 million in federal money is heading to Duluth soon, most of it to improve the city’s 911 system. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced the funding on Monday. By Robb Coles of KBJR-TV • March 15, 2022

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Video: Preparing for spring flood risk

Mar 16, 2022 06:43AM ● By Editor

Houses can experience flooding from the snow that has built up so far this season. “Somewhere around three to six inches of water is back in that pile of snow in your backyard,” explained NWS Duluth Warning Coordination Meteorologist Joe Moore. From WDIO-TV • March 15, 2022

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