Fire danger
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See current conditions and restrictions at:
http://dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
there may be additional local restrictions
Twin Cities MN
scheduled date time:
Repeats every year on January on the third Monday 10 times.
Monday, January 19, 2026 (All day)A Federal, State, and local holiday in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Schools that teach about him and the civil rights movement may choose to stay open on that day. Some schools may be closed
Most government offices will be closed.
Banks closed.
Post offices closed and no mail delivered.
Transit may still be running.
Minneapolis
Minnesota
55301
Twin Cities Minnesota Metro Area. Minneapolis Saint Paul and surrounding area. Minneapolis and Saint Paul are Minnesota's two biggest cities. The metro area has about half of Minnesota's population.
winter weather can cause difficult driving conditions
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In the winter Snow and Ice can make it difficult to drive. Avoid driving, if possible during difficult conditions. If you must drive, Allow extra time to get to your destination. Slow Down. Have snow and ice cleared from your vehicle. Keep your headlights on. Have a survivor kit including water, food, blanket, flashlight, and wear winter clothing including coat, hat, gloves/mittens.
for current conditions go to www.511mn.org
super Blue moon total lunar eclipse
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Videos:
taken from Brainerd MN 
Lunar Eclipse 1-31-2018 still images
Almost a full moon
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Photos from Brainerd MN 12-31-2017
Stay warm this New years Eve!
Ice is never 100% safe
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http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/
Dec 22 2017 MN DNR: "The best present you can give family and friends this holiday season? Your presence. Think twice. Don't be fooled by early ice."
If going out have ice picks. If walking, on a snowmobile or ATV, wearing a life jacket may help.
After the storm in Duluth Minnesota
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on Friday October 27 I seen rain, then a blizzard, and later large waves on lake superior at Duluth MN. I took video and photos in the afternoon Sunday November 5 2017.
Now is time to service your home heating system
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to improve safety, efficiency, and save money..... A home furnace or boiler should be inspected and adjusted every year to ensure safe and efficient operation. It will help you save on your energy bill, too... Read more at https://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/your-home/save-energy-money/energy-tips.jsp#/detail/appId/2/id/312391
Haze
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7-18-2017 Smoke from Canada wild fires visible (and can be smelled) in Brained MN
for current conditions http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/air/air-quality-and-pollutants/gene...
2-17-2017 fine particles can be seen in Brainerd MN MPCA reading for fine particles was 55 (moderate)
2017 Minnesota State Fair
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#solareclipse2017 Brainerd MN
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Videos:
We weren't in path of total eclipse but can see partial eclipse. This video has been speeded up. minimum exposure setting
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