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Koochiching County flood update: Additional road closures expected today, lightning impacts sandbag operations

May 30, 2022 11:30AM ● By Editor

Whenever lightning is not present, sandbag operations will commence and more volunteers will be needed throughout the day. Those who wish to volunteer, please show up at the registration tent Kerry Park and you will be directed on what to do. From the Koochiching County Emergency Operations Center • May 30, 2022

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Hibbing Police Chief looking for volunteers to help flooding victims

May 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Editor

Hibbing Police are looking for volunteers to help fight rising floodwaters. The plan is for volunteers to leave the Hibbing Police Department Thursday at 7:00 AM. They can expect to arrive back in Hibbing no later than 5:00 PM. By Robb Coles from KBJR-TV • May 29, 2022

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Boundary Waters canoeist recounts harrowing high-water survival tale

May 28, 2022 05:57AM ● By Editor

The Forest Service says they have received several reports of capsized canoes as heavy winter snowpack followed by drenching spring rains sent water levels soaring across northern Minnesota. By Dan Kraker from Minnesota Public Radio News • May 27, 2022

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The signs to look for when someone is drowning

May 27, 2022 10:09AM ● By Laura Durenberger

In a mock drowning, a team of lifeguards from Life Time show what it looks like when a person drowns - Kare11 News - May 27, 2022

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It's Safe Boating Week: WEAR IT!

May 23, 2022 12:27PM ● By Editor

U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in four out of every five recreational boating fatalities in 2020, and that 86 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. From the National Safe Boating Council • May 23, 2022

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Recent runoff, incoming summer weather increases threat of blue-green algae

May 23, 2022 09:00AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Scientists are worried about the development of a toxic algae in streams and lakes - KBJR News - May 21, 2022

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Students lend a helping hand as battle against Rainy Lake Basin flooding continues

May 22, 2022 06:32AM ● By Editor

Over in International Falls, locals have been volunteering their time to help fill and distribute sandbags. With limited volunteers, the school district decided to lend a helping hand. By Quinn Gorham of KBJR-TV - May 21, 2022

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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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