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Video: Water emergency calls up 56% in Duluth

Jan 16, 2022 06:35AM ● By Editor

The Duluth Fire Department saw a 56% increase in water emergencies last year. There were 39, and that includes both ice and water. By Renee Passal from WDIO-TV - January 15, 2022

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Staying safe with propane when ice fishing.

Jan 10, 2022 05:34AM ● By Editor

With the cold temperatures sometimes that propane freezes. Marine General Owner Russ Francisco says, “Heaters become a real problem." By Kenny Johnson from WDIO-TV - January 9, 2021

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Apostle Islands ice caves access not looking promising this winter

Jan 09, 2022 08:26AM ● By Editor

While the region has seen a lot of subzero temperatures, there've also been a lot of gale-force winds on Lake Superior, which can quickly break that ice into pieces and sweep it away from shore. By Andrew Krueger of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 9, 2022

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3 fall through ice while snowmobiling in Crow Wing County

Dec 31, 2021 06:20AM ● By Editor

According to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office, they received a report at about 5:48 p.m. that multiple snowmobiles had gone through the ice near Hamilton Circle in Pelican Township. From KSTP - December 30, 2021

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Vehicle falls through Lake Bemidji ice leaving one dead

Dec 26, 2021 12:15PM ● By Editor

The Bemidji fire department responded to a report that a vehicle had fallen through the ice with two people in the water near the 1700 block of Birchmont Drive NE Friday night. A release from Beltrami County Sheriff Ernie Beitel was sent out late Saturday night with updated information explaining that one of the two people rescued has died. From the Bemidji Pioneer - December 26, 2021

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Duluth Fire Department uses thin, broken ice to practice rescues

Dec 16, 2021 06:29AM ● By Editor

There's a wide variation in ice thickness out there with some spots at 4-6 inches and others with open water. From WDIO-TV - December 15, 2021

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As temperatures climb this week, ice fishing may become dangerous

Dec 14, 2021 05:50AM ● By Editor

The MN DNR recommends checking ice thickness every 150 feet. Clear or blue ice is the strongest, whereas gray ice should be avoided. By Sabrina Ullman from WDIO-TV - December 13, 2021

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Northland officials warn against taking to the ice too soon

Nov 29, 2021 06:06AM ● By Editor

Petty Officer Jonathan Dellinger of the United States Coast Guard Station in Duluth said people need to pay attention to the weather before heading out on the ice. By Abigael Smith of KBJR-TV - November 28, 2021

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DNR: Caution vital as open water begins to freeze

Nov 23, 2021 11:23AM ● By Editor

Each year, unexpected falls into cold water lead to serious injury and death. Wearing a life jacket is the best way to avert tragedy, since the initial shock of falling into cold water can incapacitate even strong swimmers. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - November 23, 2021

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DNR asks late-season boaters to play it safe

Oct 15, 2021 10:44AM ● By Editor

Of the 17 people who died, 16 were not known to be wearing life jackets when they went into the water. Some of them fell unexpectedly into the water, while others jumped in and experienced some sort of trouble that prevented them from getting back to their boat. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 15, 2021

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