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Need a Summer Job, UMD’s Rec Sports Outdoor Program Needs Water Safety Instructors
Need a Summer Job, UMD’s Rec Sports Outdoor Program Needs Water Safety Instructors
Need a Summer Job, UMD’s Rec Sports Outdoor Program Needs Water Safety Instructors
I was at the Northland Community Wellness Day this past Saturday and one of the exhibitors caught my eye.  Primarily because I use to be a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) at the Wrenshall Pool in the late 70's, early 80's.  It's a very fulfilling job knowing that you are teaching a lifesaving technique to students, some of whom are still in contact with me today.  If you need a summer job, consider
Cathy Kates Is Floored By A Picture and 35 Year Old Memory From A Facebook Friend
Cathy Kates Is Floored By A Picture and 35 Year Old Memory From A Facebook Friend
Cathy Kates Is Floored By A Picture and 35 Year Old Memory From A Facebook Friend
I check facebook several times over a weekend.  This weekend I saw a friend request from an Amy.  I recognized her last name and thought "could it be"?  Sure enough, it was a former student from when I taught Red Cross swimming lessons at the Wrenshall School pool in the late 70's.  I accepted her request for friendship and she sent me two photos that absolutely FLOORED me!
City of Duluth Fire Department Issues Dangerous Swimming Warning
City of Duluth Fire Department Issues Dangerous Swimming Warning
City of Duluth Fire Department Issues Dangerous Swimming Warning
It's Labor Day Weekend.  For many that means one last chance to go to the cabin, go camping, or spend some time on the beach before we get into the Fall grind of school, college, becoming chauffeur to our kids and their activities. (although the weather this weekend has been less than co operable).  For those choosing the beach option, the conditions have worsened due to the wind and that has prom
Duluth Fire Department Issues Another Dangerous Swimming Condition Warning for Park Point
Duluth Fire Department Issues Another Dangerous Swimming Condition Warning for Park Point
Duluth Fire Department Issues Another Dangerous Swimming Condition Warning for Park Point
With the rain we're expecting I doubt that many people will be choosing swimming as their past time today, but just in case I feel I should pass this important info along from the Duluth Fire Department.  They have issued a dangerous swimming conditions warning until 10a on Friday.  Please be sure to share this with family and friends if you are not home and they are planning a jaunt to the beach
Duluth Fire Department Issues Another Dangerous Swimming Condition Warning for Park Point
Duluth Fire Department Issues Another Dangerous Swimming Condition Warning for Park Point
Duluth Fire Department Issues Another Dangerous Swimming Condition Warning for Park Point
With the nice beach weather comes wind and dangerous rip currents.  BUMMER!  But, it is important to note that the Duluth Fire Department is issuing a dangerous swimming conditions warning.  Please be sure to pass this on to your family if you are not home and they are planning a beach outing today through tomorrow morning at 10am.
Study of Chemicals in Minnesota Lakes Finds Cocaine in a Third of Lakes Sampled
Study of Chemicals in Minnesota Lakes Finds Cocaine in a Third of Lakes Sampled
Study of Chemicals in Minnesota Lakes Finds Cocaine in a Third of Lakes Sampled
A study has been done on 50 lakes across Minnesota looking for chemicals that find their way into the lakes.  The most common chemical was DEET (used in bug spray).  Followed by a plastics chemical, and then surprisingly cocaine showed up.  Sometimes the cocaine was even found in remote lakes not near a sewer run off.

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