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Update: Harlem Shake
It is interesting when I talk to people about my newest viral video craze how many people have heard about the Harlem Shake and how many people have not heard about the Harlem Shake. It is even more...
Posted on 3/3/13 at 12:07 PM
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Winter is here and your window is open
Written by Ashley Hagelin, Certified Financial Counselor at LSS. According to the Department of Energy, up to 20-40% of your energy costs are leaking out of your home. The energy you lose through dra...
Posted on 11/29/12 at 2:51 PM
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Don't forget about dogs, other pets in this heat
I spent a rare weekend at home and, for the most part, indoors and the photos I saw on Facebook of anglers baking in the heat on Lake of the Woods, which appeared to be flat as a mirror, didnt make ...
Posted on 7/2/12 at 10:06 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/1101/50/50/ HEALTHBEAT
Hot enough for everyone
The heat is on, and as we dash from our air-conditioned vehicles into air-conditioned buildings, one can't help wondering how people coped with extreme summer heat in the pre-technology era. Were the...
Posted on 7/19/11 at 1:12 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/839/50/50/ HEALTH OUT LOUD!
My Top 5 Favorite "Old Wives Tales" BUSTED.
First, let me say, thephrase"Old Wives Tale"does bother me a bit. So, it's justus women spreading these false rumors huh? Poo. Men are guilty too.Now that that's off my chest, let's run through a list...
Posted on 1/21/11 at 4:13 PM
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Commerce department offers tips for saving energy, staying warm

A long and cold winter is on our doorstep. With temperatures dropping, the Department of Commerce is providing Minnesotans with simple and inexpensive ways to save energy, save money and keep their homes safe this winter.

October 25, 2012

Keep warm; call for Cold Weather Rule protection

CenterPoint Energy reminds customers about their rights and responsibilities under the Cold Weather Rule (CWR), which protects residential customers from having their natural gas service disconnected between October 15 and April 15, 2013 if they have difficulty paying their natural gas bill.

October 19, 2012

Sizzling summer celebrations

Sizzling summer celebrations Small-town fun livened up the weekend in Douglas County with community celebrations providing plenty of fun and relief from the heat

July 25, 2012

Health officials urge Minnesotans to take steps to prevent swimming illness

As temperatures rise and Minnesotans flock to swim at their favorite beaches and pools, state health officials are reminding residents of steps they can take to help prevent recreational water illnesses this summer.

July 07, 2012

Health officials recommend steps to 'beat the heat'

With heat warnings or advisories currently in effect for the Twin Cities and broad areas of greater Minnesota, state health officials are reminding people that extreme heat can affect your health.

July 04, 2012

Hyperthermia: too hot for your health; here are tips for staying cool

Hot summer weather can pose special health risks to older adults. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has some advice for helping older people avoid heat-related illnesses, known as hyperthermia.

June 28, 2012

Warmest start to year and spring on record for Midwest

May 2012 ranked as one of the top 10 warmest months for eight of the nine states in the Midwest region with Minnesota being the lone state outside the top 10 (18th) based on preliminary temperature data.

June 11, 2012

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Report animal losses from excessive heat to Farm Service Agency

Livestock producers who incur losses on eligible livestock including Cattle, Poultry, and Swine along with other death losses due to the recent extreme temperatures and other adverse weather events may be eligible for the USDA Farm Service Agency's (FSA) Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP).

By Staff Report , July 24, 2011

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FEMA offers tips for coping with extreme heat

With temperatures expected to soar into the 90s this week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to understand how to cope with extreme heat.

By Staff Report , July 18, 2011

Alex teams take Heat on the Street

August 04, 2010

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Summer heat: Too hot for your health

Envision spending summer days at the lake, the ball field or on the golf course. Without the sun and warm temperatures, it wouldn’t be a Minnesota summer.

By By Crystal Hoepner, Public health , July 23, 2010

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Follow these tips to stay cool and safe in the heat

CenterPoint Energy’s Home Service Plus (HSP) is providing recommendations to customers to help them take control of their energy use this summer while remaining comfortable and safe.

By Staff Report , July 11, 2010

Elderly: Be cautious in the heat

Since summer begins this week, I thought it would be a good time to remind all of us about heat stroke.

By By Mary Krueger, senior liaison , June 25, 2010

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Help is available for those having trouble paying heating bills

With the winter chill and snowflakes settling in, many residents have concerns about the utility bills they will soon face.

December 11, 2009

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Winter's early arrival prompts reminder of heating assistance

With our first taste of winter arriving earlier than expected, Governor Tim Pawlenty is reminding families who are having trouble paying their heating bills to contact their local utility company right away.

October 14, 2009

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