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Recreational Fires
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Everyone loves to sit around a warm bonfire during the warmer months. Whenever you are having a fire, make sure you are following the necessary guidelines to ensure you have a great time and stay safe. If you live in...
Bicyclist and Motorist
Thursday, March 26, 2015
The season of biking in Minnesota has started. Minneapolis is one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the United States. As of 2014, Minneapolis has 118 miles of on-street bike paths, and an additional 92 miles of...
Do It Yourself Alarm Systems
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
On average, more than 60 homes per day are broken into across Minnesota, according to a WCCO article that was recently released. Minneapolis Police Department reports a decrease in the amount of burglary and larceny...
Don't Bring The Bed Bugs Back From Spring Break
Monday, March 2, 2015
Are you planning on a nice spring vacation? Don't let these pests infiltrate. According to a survey from the National Pest Management Association, one out of five Americans has had a bed bug infestation in their home or...
Lake Superior Ice Caves
Thursday, February 26, 2015
As of February 23rd, 95.5% of Lake Superior is covered by ice. The cold winter weather we have been having in Minnesota and in the rest of the country has made this the second consecutive year that the ice caves on Lake...
Impacts of floods do not recede with waters
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Floods are among the most deadly weather related hazards. According to a White House Report, since 1957-2005 floods accounted for 98 deaths per year, most were drowning related. The damage caused by flooding is not...
Punxsutawney Phil
Monday, February 2, 2015
As the tradition goes for Groundhogs day, this morning Punxsutawney Phil gave his famous forecast. This year, the prognosticator predicts 6 more weeks of winter. Last year, Phil got it right, but only has an accuracy...
Late Winter Tree Pruning
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Pruning is an important task for preventive maintenance. Pruning improves the over all health of the tree or shrub. Pruning helps prevent disease, insect infestation, and storm damage. The best time to prune most trees...
Big Changes For Tax Season
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
The tax season is officially underway, and this year there are some big changes. Although the last day to file your taxes isn't until April 15th, most employers send out W-2 forms by the end of January. This year, under...
Be Careful; 1 in 7 Minnesotans Drive without Insurance
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Studies suggest that about one in every seven of Minnesota's nearly 3.7 million licensed drivers doesn't have vehicle insurance. The stories are all too familiar: a child walking to school faces a lifetime of difficulty...