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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...
Ten Reasons You Might Want to Call Your Homeowners Agent
Friday, January 9, 2015
Change in Occupancy: Homeowner insurance policies are contracts used when the owner of the property resides at the insured locations. Sometimes, owners move out and the property is vacant or unoccupied, rented to others...
Ten Reasons You Might Want to Call Your Auto Agent
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
1) Discount Eligibility Good Student Discount: Many companies will give credit to students who maintain at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average. A copy of their report card, college transcript or a signed note on school...
Warming Up the Car
Monday, January 5, 2015
It is inevitable that temperatures will dip below zero; on average we have 24 days of below zero temp readings in the Twin Cities (http://bit.ly/M6Ufhh). When you are getting up in the morning, it is tempting to start...
Fireplace Safety
Monday, December 22, 2014
Happy New Year! With the holiday season in full swing, a lot of people like to have a cozy fire burning in the fireplace. The warmth radiating off of the fireplace is ideal for this time of year. Make sure the...