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Video: Duluth Fire Dept. shares reminders to stay safe at the beach

May 18, 2021 05:53AM ● By Editor

When choosing to swim in Lake Superior, it's important to be aware of the possibility of rip currents. By Ryan Juntti of WDIO-TV - May 17, 2021

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30 percent of annual boating fatalities happen during the cold-water season

May 11, 2021 06:38AM ● By Editor

Cold water means heightened risk for anyone on or near the water. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 10, 2021

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Video: Demand for kayaks, canoes exceeding supply as more people buy permits for Boundary Waters

May 08, 2021 06:10AM ● By Editor

Outdoor gear businesses say because of that they're having a tough time keeping up with the increased demand. By Brandi Powell of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - May 7, 2021

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Video: ‘It Could Be A Different Place’: How Climate Change Could Affect Lake Superior’s Future

Apr 23, 2021 10:45AM ● By Editor

Every April, temperature gauges are placed in the lake to examine its overall health. While there are still cold years with substantial ice like 2009 or 2014, Austin is predicting future winters with less ice. By John Lauritsen of WCCO-TV - April 22, 2021

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Launch Your Boat into a New Season

Apr 16, 2021 11:28AM ● By Editor

Whether you’re racing against the waves or quietly floating with a pole in hand, a day on the water is hard to beat. From Boreal Community Media - April 16, 2021

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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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