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Colorado man drowns when storm capsizes canoe in BWCAW

Jul 21, 2021 06:43AM ● By Editor

Officials say the men had life jackets, but were not using them. From Minnesota Public Radio News - July 20, 2021

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You could save a child from drowning this summer. Here's how:

Jul 05, 2021 06:51AM ● By Editor

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 3,900 people die from unintentional drowning in the U.S. each year — with one in five under 14 years old. By Kristen Kendrick from Minnesota Public Radio News - July 3, 2021

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Water emergency on Namakan Lake on Sunday

Jun 28, 2021 04:44PM ● By Editor

From WDIO-TV - June 28, 2021

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DNR stresses safety after deadly few weeks on the water

Jun 17, 2021 02:38PM ● By Editor

As of June 16, as many as nine people have been victims of boating fatalities. That number, which is preliminary, marks the most fatalities at this point of the year in more than a decade. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 17, 2021

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COOK COUNTY CONNECTION: Ways to Stay Safe on the Water this Summer

Jun 04, 2021 08:23AM ● By Editor

The Cook County Sheriff's Office and the Search and Rescue division want to offer some advice and ideas for gear for all boaters to consider. By Pat Eliasen, Cook County Sheriff from Cook County MN - June 4, 2021

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Summer safety comes with responsibility: What first responders want you to know

Jun 01, 2021 05:23AM ● By Editor

First responders are reminding everyone to be responsible this summer season. For those on the water, they say wear your life jacket but put it on before heading out. By Emma Quinn of KBJR-TV - May 31, 2021

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