These summer water safety reminders could help keep people safe
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a few safety reminders for anyone heading out onto the water.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a few safety reminders for anyone heading out onto the water.
Plenty of boaters in Minnesota are out on the lakes for Memorial Day weekend. Jason Rantala shares some important water safety tips from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Sunday's 80 degree temperatures drew many people to Minnesota's 10,000 lakes.
Summer is nearly upon us, which means more time spent near the water. But are your children ready to take the plunge?
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Tuesday that they'll be releasing a new, interactive map that will show how much lead, if any, has been detected in drinking water at all public and charter schools and licensed child care centers.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning anyone going out on the ice over the holidays to check often for thickness.
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Some areas are already dealing with high water levels and there's a chance for more rain in our future.
Officials say that a 16-year-old girl nearly drowned on Sunday and remains in critical condition.
This weekend, rescue crews saved nine people, including 6 children, when their canoes and kayaks got stuck in fast-moving water. It happened Saturday morning on the Cannon River just northeast of Faribault. Jonah Kaplan has the story and the important tips to stay safe this summer season.
Several adults and juveniles were rescued from the Cannon River in southern Minnesota on Saturday afternoon after several kayaks and canoes capsized.
For many Minnesotans, Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of boating season.
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On Friday night, canoeists in the Boundary Water Canoe Area called 911 after locating a capsized canoe and a partly submerged human body on Lake Agnes.
Whether you're fishing, paddling or boating, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants you to keep safety top of mind.
Before you dock the boat or grab the paddles, we have some safety advice for you.
The Minnesota DNR says now is the time to talk to your kids about safety on thin ice, and not just on the lakes.
Two men fishing on Ann Lake were rescued Friday after going into the water
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, thousands of Minnesotans could be drinking contaminated water and not even know it.
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Expect more uncomfortable heat and humidity to continue on Sunday, with highs back in the mid-90s and heat index values reaching up to 110 degrees.
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Expect more uncomfortable heat and humidity to continue on Sunday, with highs back in the mid-90s and heat index values reaching up to 110 degrees.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says severe storms are possible in northwestern Minnesota today while the state deals with dangerous heat.
Overnight temps drop to the 80s. Sunday temperatures will be in the upper 90s but feel like triple digits. Storms roll around Monday, Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing.
Extreme heat is in our immediate forecast — feels like temps on Sunday will be in the triple digits. We will get a little relief, but it'll come in the form of storms. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing of it all.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says severe storms are possible in northwestern Minnesota today while the state deals with dangerous heat.
Overnight temps drop to the 80s. Sunday temperatures will be in the upper 90s but feel like triple digits. Storms roll around Monday, Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing.
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Extreme heat is in our immediate forecast — feels like temps on Sunday will be in the triple digits. We will get a little relief, but it'll come in the form of storms. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing of it all.