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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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Amid rush to Minnesota lakes, calls to require boater education get louder

Feb 16, 2022 05:19AM ● By Editor

Nisswa Marine sales manager Jeremy Wiczek and some other dealers think it's time for Minnesota to start educating people on the basics of boating before they get out on the water. By Kirsti Marohn of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 15, 2022

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Video: Navy divers team up with MN National Guard for under-ice training

Feb 02, 2022 06:36AM ● By Editor

From KSTP-TV - February 2, 2022

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Video: In Duluth, Lake Superior ice conditions unsafe for now

Jan 28, 2022 05:19AM ● By Editor

The City is advising those not to go on the ice especially with the winds that the area has been seeing. By Kenny Johnson from WDIO-TV - January 27, 2022

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