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Legislative notebook: Legislature approves freezing college tuitions
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis A bill funding Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota systems freezes tuitions. Senators passed the bill 44-22 and the House 76-56 ...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 8:45 PM

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THE NUTRITION FORUM
Food Safety in a Power Outage
Well, Worthington, this has been quite the spring/winter storm! With the abundant power outages, food safety can be of real concern. Fortunately, with the rolling blackouts we are having, the power sh...
Posted on 4/11/13 at 11:06 AM

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SENSE AND CENTSIBILITY
How to Financially Prepare for and Survive a Layoff
We all want to feel secure should something happen such as a layoff; however, we also have other priorities for the income we are earning. The best way to prepare for a layoff is by having emergency s...
Posted on 4/10/13 at 11:03 AM

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HEALTH OUT LOUD!
Ho-Ho-Tini
Having a ho-ho-tini or two for the holidays? Then have a plan for a sober ride. Extra DWI patrols are on the roads in December. Click on the image to play the NEW Holiday DWI enforcement video. The ...
Posted on 12/18/12 at 2:35 PM

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STAFF BLOG COMPASS POINTS
Ice time approaches on Lake of the Woods
The recent cold snap is like an early Christmas present for ice fishing enthusiasts, and a few die-hards already have taken their first steps onto frozen water on small lakes and shallower bodies of w...
Posted on 11/26/12 at 12:42 PM

Out and About: Bicycle Safety Rodeo

Kids, cops and safety came together during the annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo on Saturday.

May 15, 2013

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Stay safe. Call before you dig.

May is National Electrical Safety Month. As people gear up for spring construction, yard work, and planting, Otter Tail Power Company reminds customers and neighbors that, before digging, they need to notify utilities that have lines or cables buried in the area.

May 12, 2013

Schools get grants to help kids bike, walk to school

The Minnesota Department of Transportation today announced the recipients of $3.8 million in federal grants for Safe Routes to School. The grants will support Safe Routes to School at 105 schools in 61 communities.

May 11, 2013

Word of the day: safety

The phrase “Safety First” wasn’t just a saying for 471 5th graders from Douglas County and West Central Area schools last Thursday.

May 10, 2013

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Driver safety classes offered for seniors

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will offer driver safety classes for those 55 or older at the Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne Street.

May 08, 2013

Kids invited to Bicycle Safety Rodeo

The Alexandria Police Department will host its Bicycle Safety Rodeo on Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alexandria Technical and Community College’s Law Enforcement Center, 1967 Jefferson Street.

May 03, 2013

Electricity, spring thaw don't mix, warns power company

Even though this spring’s thaw has been slow in coming, Otter Tail Power Company reminds its customers and neighbors that electricity and water don’t mix.

April 22, 2013

Are you obeying road work zone laws?

Despite the wintry weather Minnesota is experiencing, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is kicking off Work Zone Awareness Week April 15 with a new public education campaign. The campaign reminds motorists to slow down and pay attention in construction zones.

April 15, 2013

After snow and ice hit, remember your natural gas meter

Snow or ice formations on or near the natural gas meter can cause potentially dangerous conditions. Accumulation of snow and ice can affect proper operation or ventilation of the regulator, which could cause over-pressurization.

April 11, 2013

Now is dangerous time for teen drivers

With April, May and June combining for the highest percentage of unbelted teen deaths during the past three years, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety is urging parents of to reinforce safe driving habits for their children during prom season and the end of the school year.

April 09, 2013

Editorial - Prepare for motorcycle riding now

Even though spring still seems to be a mirage off in the distance, it will eventually get here. That means motorcyclists will finally be able to get their bikes out on the road. And that leads to danger.

March 27, 2013

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Program provides car seats to families in need

A state program administered by the Minnesota Department of Public (DPS) Safety Office of Traffic Safety has provided 4,591 car seats during the last two years to families in need.

February 26, 2013

New snow prompts electrical warning

This winter’s weather conditions are making rooftop snow and ice removal and other activities near power lines potentially hazardous, warns Otter Tail Power Company’s Safety Services Manager Eric Hamm.

February 18, 2013

Group seeks laws to protect kids from toxic chemicals in toys

Healthy Legacy, a Minnesota-based public health coalition, recently announced its intent to pursue legislation that will protect children from toxic chemicals in consumer products.

February 17, 2013

Snowmobilers urged to use caution near railroad tracks

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds snowmobilers and motorists to always use caution and observe the law when near or crossing railroad tracks.

January 31, 2013

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