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Bemidji Beach Reopens After E. Coli Outbreak
30 Jul 2010 at 4:03pm
A beach in Bemidji where three people got sick has reopened after
testing found water quality within normal levels.
A Look Back At 'Operation Smile'
29 Jul 2010 at 9:09pm
Nearly 20 years ago, WCCO-TV followed a Minnesota medical team to the
South American country of Venezuela on an important mission. That
mission was to fix deformities in children – cleft lips and palettes.
Nurses Who Crossed Picket Line Get Union Reprimand
29 Jul 2010 at 3:49pm
A union reprimand is opening new wounds for Twin Cities nurses who
crossed the picket line during a one-day strike on June 10, 2010.
Studies: Mouth-To-Mouth Not Always Needed In CPR
28 Jul 2010 at 4:04pm
Two major medical studies say mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is not always necessary when giving CPR.
FDA Approves New, Permanent Birth Control Method
27 Jul 2010 at 11:43am
Until recently, women looking for permanent birth control had to have
surgery to have their tubes tied. But a new technique just approved by
the Food and Drug Administration offers permanent birth control without
an operation, CBS station KCNC-TV reports.
Disturbing Food Safety Results At Sports Stadiums
27 Jul 2010 at 10:19am
Sports fans might want to just watch the game instead of eating at some
sports stadiums across the country. ESPN just went through a list of
food safety inspections and made some pretty gross discoveries.
Medical Officials: Kids With Lice Can Go To School
27 Jul 2010 at 8:51am
The thought may be enough to make your skin crawl but medical officials said you can be less squeamish about head lice.
Improving Internet Access For Disabled Americans
26 Jul 2010 at 6:14pm
The world has certainly changed since the Americans with Disabilities
Act became law. We've seen amazing gains in employment and physical
access during the 20 years of the ADA. In fact, we can see the
difference in buildings all over town, but the next frontier may be
closer than we realize. It's the internet.
FDA Approves New Permanent Birth Control
27 Jul 2010 at 9:42am
For decades, women have been looking for less invasive options to permanently prevent pregnancy.
Minn. Pharmacies Face Rules On Hazardous Materials
24 Jul 2010 at 6:44am
In December, pharmacist Jim Gotta of Country Store and Pharmacy in
Sartell received a letter from the state of Minnesota instructing him on
the right way to dispose of hazardous waste -- or else face penalties.
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Zebra mussels found in Lake Minnetonka
by Steve Carroll
28 Jul 2010 at 1:40pm
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists have confirmed a report that several tiny zebra mussels have been found in Lake Minnetonka. They’re attached to rocks along the shore on the east side of Wayzata Bay near Highway 101.
Commercial fishing licenses available for rough fish removal
by Steve Carroll
26 Jul 2010 at 2:16pm
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for six inland commercial fishing areas.Those areas are:
Area 13 - Becker County west of U.S. Highway 59.
Area 14 - Portions of Becker, Wadena, and Hubbard counties.
Area 25 - Portions of Beltrami and Clearwater counties.
Area 30 - Includes Aitkin and Mille Lacs counties.
Area 31 - Includes [...]
2010 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook available
by Steve Carroll
26 Jul 2010 at 2:15pm
Minnesota’s 2010 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook is now available wherever hunting and angling licenses are sold, online and in many Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offices across the state.
DNR to hold public meetings on proposed fishing regulations for Big Sandy and...
by Steve Carroll
26 Jul 2010 at 2:03pm
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold two public open house meetings to solicit comments on a proposal to implement special fishing regulations. The regulations apply to Farm Island Lake, and the experimental fishing regulations apply to the Big Sandy Lake system in Aitkin County.
Campground construction underway at Lake Shetek State Park
by Steve Carroll
26 Jul 2010 at 2:00pm
Tent and recreational vehicle campers will discover new campsites with many amenities next spring at Lake Shetek State Park, home of the largest lake in southwestern Minnesota and the headwaters of the Des Moines River.
DNR seeks comments on EAW for North Country National Scenic Trail Project
by Steve Carroll
26 Jul 2010 at 1:53pm
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting public comments from July 26 to Aug. 25 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a project along the North Country National Scenic Trail in Becker County.
Application deadline approaching for 2010 Camp Ripley archery hunts
by Steve Carroll
26 Jul 2010 at 1:47pm
Hunters interested in the 2010 regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls are reminded that this year’s Aug. 13 application deadline is fast approaching, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The application process opened July 1.
Free license now required for small game hunters younger than 16
by Steve Carroll
26 Jul 2010 at 1:35pm
Youth younger than 16 must obtain a free license to hunt small game this fall, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Although the license is free, it is subject to a nominal vendor service charge.
Western prairie fringed orchid numbers up from recent years
by Steve Carroll
26 Jul 2010 at 8:46am
Braving the elements and wading through knee-deep water, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and The Nature Conservancy crews and volunteers recently spent some time on the lookout for the federally threatened Western prairie fringed orchid.
Bridge construction begins on Heartland State Trail in Akeley
by Steve Carroll
23 Jul 2010 at 11:13am
The Akeley segment of the Heartland State Trail is closed temporarily while the old railroad trestle across the Crow Wing River is replaced with a new steel truss bridge, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). There is no efficient alternate route around this construction area.
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