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Video: Expert explains how to prevent ice dams during winter months

Jan 10, 2022 09:13AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Commerce says ice dams are fueled by inadequate air sealing inside the home that allows warm, moist air to escape into the attic. By Charmaine Nero from KARE 11 News • January 9, 2022

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Minnesotans can take steps now to stay warm and save money during winter’s coldest months

Jan 06, 2022 12:26PM ● By Editor

The MN Department of Commerce encourages Minnesotans to conserve energy and improve the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses. From the Minnesota Department of Commerce - January 6, 2022

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A snowstorm targets Minnesota Tuesday

Jan 04, 2022 08:48AM ● By Editor

Temperatures remain seasonable and slightly above average in the south. Total snowfall through Wednesday is forecast to vary from trace amounts south to a few spots with 5 or 6 inches north. By Nicole Mitchell from Minnesota Public Radio News - January 4, 2022

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Staggering wave heights expected on Lake Superior

Dec 16, 2021 09:20AM ● By Editor

Wave heights are forecast to reach as high as 25 feet or 7.6 meters at the peak of the storm Thursday night. By Craig Huckerby from saulton-line.com - December 15, 2021

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What to do in a winter power outage: tips to stay warm and safe

Dec 16, 2021 07:07AM ● By Editor

By Quinn Gorham from KBJR-TV - December 15, 2021

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New NOAA Tool Pinpoints Natural Disaster Risk Down to County Level

Dec 13, 2021 07:22AM ● By Editor

This online resource comes at a time when the number and cost of billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. has been increasing. From Homeland Security Today - December 13, 2021

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Updated: Snowfall reports from around Minnesota

Dec 06, 2021 05:53AM ● By Editor

The Weather Service received a report of an estimated 18 inches of snow at Golden Eagle Lodge, off the Gunflint Trail about 20 miles north of Grand Marais. From Minnesota Public Radio News - December 5, 2021

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Boreal Storm Watch: Updates from Cook County as winter storm finally winds down Monday

Dec 05, 2021 02:15PM ● By Editor

Jaye White is tracking the storm as it moves into Cook County. Watch her reports here. By Boreal contributor Jaye White and the staff and board members of Boreal Community Media - December 6, 2021

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National Weather Service meteorologist says Minnesota on track for cold, snowy winter

Dec 03, 2021 05:20AM ● By Editor

In 2020, Minnesota already had 18 inches of snow on Dec. 1, but trends show this winter could be colder and snowier. By Kent Erdahl of KARE 11 News - December 2, 2021

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10 items you should keep in your car when driving this winter

Nov 26, 2021 08:54AM ● By Editor

By Jessica Wynne Lockhart from Cottage Life - November 25, 2021

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