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5 rescued from capsized boat near Spicer

May 04, 2022 05:50AM ● By Editor

The five people in the boat weren’t wearing life jackets but were able to climb on top of the capsized boat until they were rescued, the press release says. From KSTP-TV • May 3, 2022

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Video: Ice on the lakes still a concern as fishing opener looms closer

Apr 29, 2022 05:34AM ● By Editor

Andy McDonnell from Tuscarora Lodge and Canoe Outfitters is posting updates on their Facebook page. He said they finally are seeing some dark spots of open water on Round Lake, instead of just snow. From WDIO-TV • April 28, 2022

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Enjoy the Smelt, limit the meals

Apr 28, 2022 05:49AM ● By Editor

Most fish prognosticators are predicting at least a two-week delay in this year’s Smelt run due to the late winter thaw and the cool temperatures forecast over the remaining weeks of April and early May. By Marie Thoms and Don Schreiner from University of Minnesota Duluth Sea Grant • April 27, 2022

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DNR urges 'safety mindset' during early season boating

Apr 24, 2022 07:17AM ● By Editor

Cold water temperatures early in Minnesota's boating season lessen your chances of survival should you capsize or fall overboard. By Dana Thiede from KARE 11 News • April 22, 2022

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Report fish die-offs to help DNR, others respond as needed

Apr 22, 2022 07:10AM ● By Editor

In early spring, the retreat of lake and stream ice can sometimes leave behind fish that died during ice cover, commonly referred to as winterkill. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • April 22, 2022

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Michigan Health Department: Limit the amount of Lake Superior fish eaten

Mar 22, 2022 11:14AM ● By Editor

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy along with other partners then collected smelt from several locations in Lake Superior and its related watershed. Early results from MDHHS PFAS analysis indicate that PFOS levels in smelt collected in Michigan are similar to smelt collected in Wisconsin. By Jake Draugelis of WILX-TV • March 21, 2022

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Coast Guard begins breaking ice across Lake Superior

Mar 20, 2022 06:00AM ● By Editor

Samuel Risley, Mackinaw, Hollyhock and Neah Bay will pass through the Poe Lock and then will begin establishing tracks leading out to Lake Superior, along with charted shipping routes. The Mackinaw will remain in Whitefish Bay, and the other three vessels will travel west to conduct the break out of western Lake Superior. From Channel 9& 10 News staff • March 18, 2022

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Video: U.S. Coast Guard, Duluth Fire train for ice rescues on Lake Superior

Mar 12, 2022 03:52AM ● By Editor

The focus for this training was getting more comfortable in a wetsuit and the feeling of bobbing in the water. then, there was training on how to get a victim out of the water. From WDIO-TV • March 12, 2022

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Great Lakes ice cover has peaked, here’s how it measured up

Mar 11, 2022 06:16AM ● By Editor

Lake Superior peaked around 15 percent higher than the typical high-ice amount. Lake Superior also spent the least amount of time with ice coverage more than the normal curve. Only about eight days had ice cover above average. By Mark Torregrossa from mlive.com • March 10, 2022

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U.S. Coast Guard Station Marquette trains for ice rescues, gives ice safety tips

Feb 17, 2022 04:35AM ● By Editor

While the Marquette station has not responded to any ice rescues this winter, it still urges you to take precautions before going out. By Vinny La Via from TV 6 Marquette - February 15, 2022

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