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MnDOT reminds public to not move snow onto public streets
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is reminding the public that it is illegal to deposit snow on or next to a public highway or street. “Placing snow on or near…
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Ice safety reminders ahead of the holiday weekend
Featured photo courtesy of Minnesota DNR A pre-Thanksgiving cold snap means some lakes and ponds across Minnesota are beginning to freeze, but DNR officials are advising that the ice isn’t…
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Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week
Today is the first day of Minnesota’s Winter Hazard Awareness Week. The following tips from Beltrami County Emergency Management should be kept in mind throughout the winter months. Monday, Nov….
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Winter driving tips from AAA
While some of the wintery weather that was forecasted showed up in our area, more winter is still coming, and the Triple-A reminds motorists to be prepared for it. Drivers…
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SBA loan deadline coming soon for private property owners impacted by spring flooding
FEMA did not grant the state of Minnesota individual assistance to help private property owners with damages from the spring flooding that began on April 22, but low-interest loans are…
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Disaster loans available to private residents and businesses from SBA
Businesses and residents in north-central and central Minnesota are now eligible for low-interest disaster loans from the Small Business Administration. The disaster declaration in Cass and five counties to the…
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Federal disaster assistance approved for northern Minnesota’s severe weather and flooding
Featured photo: Road washout in Clearwater County in late April. President Biden approved the disaster declaration for Minnesota. Counties receiving assistance from FEMA include Beltrami, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Koochiching, Lake of…
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Private property owners asked to submit flood damage reports
Property owners across Beltrami County are asked to compile a list of damages from the spring floods. Minnesota’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is seeking damage reports to…
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MPCA predicting blue-green algae blooms this summer
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is predicting new algae blooms for the 4th of July weekend. Nutrients in run-off from spring rainstorms combined with persistent hot weather can trigger algae…
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Volunteers sought for flood relief in Koochiching County
The United Way of Bemidji Area and United Way of Northeastern Minnesota are partnering to help our neighbors in Koochiching County with ongoing flood responses along Rainy Lake and the…