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Drought: 100% of Minnesota now 'abnormally dry'

Jun 11, 2021 06:22AM ● By Editor

One hundred percent of Minnesota is now either “abnormally dry” or in drought conditions. The percentage of abnormally dry areas in Minnesota grew from 73 to 100 percent. By Paul Huttner of Minnesota Public Radio News - June 11, 2021

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Minnesota sees another week of heat-related problems

Jun 07, 2021 11:39AM ● By Editor

An elevated fire risk and the potential for heat illnesses stay a concern. By Nicole Mitchell of Minnesota Public Radio News - June 7, 2021

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High-to-extreme fire danger across northern Minnesota this weekend

Jun 06, 2021 05:47AM ● By Editor

The DNR says a large part of fire prevention includes keeping campfires small and manageable, no more than 3 feet in diameter and 3 feet high. Campers should always keep a hose or water nearby and drown the fire out and stir until it is cold. By Helen Do of KSTP-TV - June 5, 2021

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Veterans: Be Red Cross Ready when disasters happen

May 05, 2021 07:14AM ● By Editor

Especially for veterans and their family, disaster preparedness saves lives. From the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs - May 4, 2021

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Mostly sunny and breezy on Saturday

Apr 16, 2021 04:39AM ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - Duluth MN - June 12, 2021

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County Connections: Severe Weather Awareness Week

Apr 09, 2021 10:36AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, is promoting Severe Weather Awareness Week during the week of April 12-16. By Cook County Emergency Management Director Mike Keyport from Cook County MN - April 9, 2021

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NOAA upgrades forecasts as climate change drives more severe storms

Mar 23, 2021 06:56AM ● By Editor

Climate change is driving more severe weather across the country. In recent years, Americans have experienced record-breaking hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves and rainstorms. In many cases, federal weather forecasts have not provided accurate information. By Rebecca Hersher from Minnesota Public Radio News - March 22, 2021

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Weather observer program seeks more volunteers from around Minnesota

Mar 22, 2021 06:54AM ● By Editor

The program is called the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network — CoCoRaHS for short. By Andrew Krueger of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 21, 2021

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Video: Preparing your home for potential spring flooding

Mar 15, 2021 06:30AM ● By Editor

James Miller, Design Specialist for DBS, recommends all home owners consider installing a sump pump. If you already have a sump pump, but don't know how to use it, Miller says to reach out for help. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - March 14, 2021

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Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteer members

Mar 09, 2021 11:11AM ● By Editor

Reports provide important data about rainfall amounts, climate trends. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - March 8, 2021

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