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Video: Asia's longhorned tick takes its first documented bite in the U.S.

Jun 09, 2019 07:50AM ● By Editor

For the first time, there's a record of a bite by the longhorned tick in the U.S. By Fran Kritz of Minnesota Public Radio News - June 7, 2019

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10 Survival First Aid Tips for the Outdoorsman

Jun 02, 2019 10:17AM ● By Editor

There are dangers you must look out for when having fun outside. There are a variety of problems you can run into such as insect bites, infections, sunburn, snake bites, heat stroke and dehydration. By Jamie Nails of Scoresurvival.com - Posted: June 2, 2019

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Pollen seasons are shifting and increasing in length

May 27, 2019 04:19PM ● By Editor

As winters are warming, particularly in Minnesota, plant hardiness zones have shifted to the north. From the Minnesota Department of Health - Posted: May 27, 2019

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Did the frigid winter take a toll on ticks? Probably not

May 17, 2019 09:44AM ● By Editor

This winter was pretty rough. But was it bad enough to kill off the ticks? The short answer: probably not. By John Enger of Minnesota Public Radio News - May 17, 2019

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Tips for avoiding Lyme Disease during spring tick season

May 16, 2019 11:08AM ● By Editor

Before gardening, camping, hiking, or just playing outdoors, make preventing tick bites part of your plans. From the CDC - Posted: May 16, 2019

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Video: What to have in your ultimate first aid kit

Apr 18, 2019 06:15AM ● By Editor

Stay safe this season with our guide to the ultimate cottage first aid kit. From Cottage Life - April 17, 2019

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Tick season is at hand; Take precautions to prevent bites and disease

Apr 16, 2019 06:21AM ● By Editor

By the Forum News Service. Posted: April 16, 2019

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Most Common Spring Accidents & How To Prevent Them

Mar 20, 2019 11:56AM ● By Editor

Protect yourself over the next few months by learning about the most common spring accidents and how to prevent them. From tl4j.con - Posted: March 20, 2019

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AccuWeather 2019 US spring allergy forecast

Mar 20, 2019 10:41AM ● By Editor

Though winter is just coming to a close across the United States, allergy season is already underway for many. By Jillian MacMath, AccuWeather staff writer from AccuWeather.com - Posted: March 20, 2019

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Tips for Fighting Spring Allergies

Mar 20, 2019 10:29AM ● By Editor

With spring rains, there's more mold growth inside and outside your home. Flowers, trees, weeds, and grasses also begin to blossom. And spring cleaning will stir up dust mites throughout the house as well. From WebMD.com - WebMD Medical Reference Reviewed by Luqman Seidu, MD - Posted: March 20, 2019

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