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Minnesota DNR: Play it safe as early boating season gets underway

Apr 06, 2021 05:31AM ● By Editor

Each year, about 30 percent of fatal boating accidents in Minnesota occur during the cold-water period. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 5, 2021

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Lake Superior water levels expected to remain high through summer

Apr 05, 2021 04:50AM ● By Editor

The level changed little during March, which is typical for the month. The lake's level falls every winter and rises every summer. From WDIO-TV - April 4, 2021

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Ice deteriorating quickly with recent warm weather

Mar 12, 2021 06:32AM ● By Editor

Some lakes already have large areas of open water and there have been reports of vehicles breaking through. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - March 11, 2021

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Deadline to remove fish houses quickly approaching

Feb 27, 2021 10:07AM ● By Editor

In the northern one-third of the state, the deadline is the end of the day Monday, March 15. Anglers should also clean up trash left on lakes. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - February 26, 2021

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Video: Ice safety on Lake Superior as weather warms up

Feb 20, 2021 06:14AM ● By Editor

Ice fishing on Lake Superior is different than going to other lakes so planning ahead and being prepared for the unexpected is the big message the DNR and fire department want to send out to the public. By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - February 19, 2021

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Duluth fishing guide’s trusty tips for checking ice on Lake Superior

Feb 18, 2021 05:58AM ● By Editor

According to longtime fishing guide Captain Jarrid Houston, the best way to know if the ice is safe is to test it yourself. By Meteorologist Alex Libby of KBJR-TV - February 17, 2021

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Video: Duluth Fire Department shares ice fishing safety reminders

Feb 11, 2021 05:48AM ● By Editor

Assistant Chief Brent Consie said it's important to always have a plan and be prepared for the unexpected, since Lake Superior can be unpredictable. By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - February 10, 2021

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Ice anglers rescued in Duluth after Lake Superior ice breaks free

Feb 10, 2021 05:57AM ● By Editor

The Duluth Fire Department responded to a call at 11:03 a.m. behind the city’s Beacon Pointe condominium complex, about two miles northeast of downtown along Interstate 35. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 9, 2021

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DNR warns widely varying ice conditions highlight need for safety precautions

Jan 19, 2021 01:12PM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - January 18, 2020

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Video: Minnesota sheriffs issue thin ice warnings after close calls

Jan 11, 2021 06:24AM ● By Editor

The Scott County Sheriff and the Goodhue County Sheriff both issued warnings after ice conditions deteriorated over the weekend. The Stearns County Sheriff issued a similar warning last week. From Fox 9 News - January 10, 2020

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