Summer’s fun in the sun inevitably includes some cooling down in pools and at area waterparks. Over 80 million people visit waterparks each year, and over 1000 waterparks nationally are required to comply with state and federal regulations for safety. Additionally, the American N…

Though high volume hydraulic fracturing, or “hydro-fraking,” to recover natural gas deposits in shale formations is a highly controversial issue with regards to its safety and environmental impacts, when it comes to the use of natural gas to heat your home, there is much less controversy.

THE SAFETY OF NATURAL GAS

Natural gas is a versatile, clean-burn…

Some of childhood’s fondest memories of freedom and independence revolve around biking, skating and skateboarding. But when your child takes a tumble on one of these wheeled modes of transportation, road rash is the least of your worries. In fact, even if your child is wearing a properly fitted helmet, there is no guarantee that it will prevent him from sustaining a head…

The last day of school marks the beginning of summer, and Saturday, June 8 helps mark that event with National Get Outdoors Day. To celebrate the special day, Minnesota State Parks are offering free admission to all their parks. There are so many new activities to try out such as geocaching, kayaking, camping, and other family-friendly activities. Fishing is also a great w…

According to the Reeve Foundation, the number of people in the United States who are living with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is estimated to be approximately 273,000. One of the most commonly sustained injuries in automobile accidents, SCIs vary with each person and, as a result, can be very complex.

What is a Spinal Cord Injury?

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Minnesota Lake and River Safety

Summer is here and as the weather warms up so does water activity in our “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” But with every fun vacation memory comes the potential risk for accident and injury. This summer keep your family safe by following our list of lake safety tips.

SWIMMING

Though swimming is one…

Nothing is as inviting on a hot summer day as the rippling surface of a tranquil blue swimming pool, but don’t be too mesmerized by that backyard fantasy of pool ownership. Putting in a pool not only means going through the initial outlay for building your pool, but also keeping up with regular maintenance, repair, securing, and insuring costs, plus the liability risk you …

Summer break symbolizes freedom for many children: freedom from school routine, homework, and the confinement of indoor play. Many children extend this sense of freedom, exploring their neighborhoods on foot or by bike. But as with any freedom comes responsibility-especially in light of …

It can happen to any one of us, though no parents want to think it will happen to them. There are many contributing factors (a change in schedule, sleep deprivation, stress – anything that compromises mental faculties and memory), but the outcome is the same: a child forgotten, left in a car on a summer day. Unfortunately, this can lead to the untimely deaths of children, …

In the Land of 10,000 Lakes it’s kind of hard to avoid the water. Thousands of Minnesota families hit the lakes every summer, so we all need to be vigilant to avoid drowning accidents. The Centers for Disease Control notes that “Two children (14 years and under) die every day from drowning.” In fact, it’s the third leading cause of all de…