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DNR urges caution as ice begins to form on Minnesota lakes

Nov 24, 2020 06:09AM ● By Editor

Ice thickness can vary greatly early in the season; and even where ice hasn't formed yet, water temperatures can be dangerously cold. By Jeremiah Jacobsen of KARE 11 News - November 23, 2020

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Coast Guard offers advice for winter weather, survival tips

Nov 02, 2020 01:38PM ● By Editor

Compiled by Arielle Breen from the Manistee News Advocate - November 1, 2020

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EDITORIAL: Personal responsibility needs to be part of the BWCA experience

Oct 31, 2020 04:29PM ● By Editor

A lack of planning and a refusal to change those plans based on the weather is no excuse. These rescues were unnecessary and could’ve had much more dire results. From the Ely Echo - October 30, 2020

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Safety precautions key to 2 duck hunters surviving falls into cold water

Oct 23, 2020 09:40AM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 22, 2020

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Early Ice and Freezing Temperatures: Superior National Forest Urges Visitors to Plan Ahead

Oct 20, 2020 03:10PM ● By Editor

To prevent unnecessary search and rescue, the Superior National Forest reminds visitors to plan ahead and be prepared for a wide variety of conditions like ice, snow, and hail. From Superior National Forest - October 20, 2020

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DNR: Man rescued from BWCA during heavy snow, cold temperatures

Oct 19, 2020 06:29AM ● By Editor

A man was rescued from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area during a period of heavy snow and cold temperatures Saturday night, the Minnesota DNR says. From KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - October 18, 2020

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Video: Waterfowl hunting water safety tips

Oct 04, 2020 11:15AM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Posted: October 4, 2020

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On Minnesota lakes this summer, more boaters and quite a few accidents

Sep 05, 2020 06:03AM ● By Editor

"There have been a ton of boats this year and a ton of new boaters this year." Kpachavi says many of the violations he's witnessed involve speeding, registration issues, and forgetting life jackets. By Jennifer Austin of KARE 11 News - September 4, 2020

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DNR stresses boating safety for Labor Day weekend and beyond

Sep 03, 2020 03:53PM ● By Editor

So far this year, 13 people have lost their lives in boating accidents in Minnesota, which is the highest number since 2011 at the same point of the year. The two most common causes of boating fatalities in the state are capsizing and falling overboard. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 3, 2020

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Emergency Water Rescue Training Held By Coast Guard, Air National Guard

Aug 27, 2020 06:42AM ● By Editor

Members of the coast guard made the trip from Traverse City, Michigan to help train 6 airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing for water rescue situations. By C.J. Baumgartner of Fox 21 News - August 26, 2020

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