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Video: MnDOT offers tips to avoid traffic mishaps during cold snap

Feb 10, 2021 06:28AM ● By Editor

By Jay Kolls of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - February 9, 2021

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Auto experts recommend these steps to make sure your car doesn't freeze up

Feb 07, 2021 07:07AM ● By Editor

AAA suggests having at least half a tank of gas at all times. That’s in case you get stranded, but it will also prevent your gas lines from freezing. By Ben Henry of KSTP-TV - February 7, 2021

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How to Know If the Roads Are Safe to Drive

Feb 03, 2021 07:14AM ● By Editor

Driving in wintry conditions is no joke. In fact, it can even be life-threatening. Snow, freezing rain, black ice coupled with shorter, darker days are a recipe for disaster, especially if you underestimate the potential for accidents. By Ally Hirschlag of The Weather Channel - Posted: February 3, 2021

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A Guide to Safe and Effective Planning for Trips into the Wilderness

Jan 28, 2021 07:56AM ● By Editor

George Pastorino, a Graduate of Winter Wilderness Survival School and Wilderness First Aid Certified, is a frequent visitor to Cook County and shares some of his knowledge in this article.

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MPCA: Just 1 coffee cup of ice melt needed for every 20 feet of drive-way

Jan 22, 2021 05:32AM ● By Editor

The MPCA is asking Minnesotans to go easy on the salt because of its effect on lakes and streams. Minnesotans put down 445,000 tons of chloride containing salt each year. By Rob Olson of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - January 21, 2021

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Video: Tips to avoid getting lost during a Northland wilderness adventure

Jan 14, 2021 05:48AM ● By Editor

One way to avoid getting lost in the first place is to gear up. Pack a GPS, compass, at least two durable sources of flame, and hydration. Slatten also suggested saving your car as a waypoint on a GPS, and checking the direction of the compass before striking out. By Alicia Tipcke of WDIO-TV - January 13, 2020

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Resolve to drive safely in 2021

Jan 06, 2021 10:55AM ● By Editor

Preliminary numbers show 391 traffic deaths so far in 2020 – that’s 9 percent more than at this time in 2019. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - January 2, 2020

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Video: New tech could help MnDOT plows determine best way to clear snow

Dec 30, 2020 07:28AM ● By Editor

The new technology will be tested in the metro area next winter. It will be early 2023 before a decision on if they’ll go statewide is expected to be made. By Jennifer Mayerle of WCCO-TV - December 29, 2020

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Video: Tow truck operator asks drivers to be extra cautious after a fellow driver gets hit by a car

Dec 28, 2020 07:33AM ● By Editor

With more snow expected in the coming days, Grindeland says this is an important reminder to slow down and move over. By Hannah Flood of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - December 27, 2020

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