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Red Flag Warning issued for southwestern Minnesota counties
Cottonwood, Jackson, and Lincoln Counties are among those included in the warning.
MINNESOTA, USA — Several southwestern Minnesota counties have been put under a Red Flag Warning by the National Weather Service due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock Counties are all included in the advisory.
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, “A Red Flag Warning means the area is experiencing weather conditions that are ideal for wildfire, including strong winds, warm temperatures and minimal humidity levels.”
The DNR asks people living in these counties to refrain from burning in the areas where the Red Flag Warning is in effect.
In addition, people need to make sure that any fires are completely put out before they leave the area.
“Any spark could become a wildfire under Red Flag conditions,” said Allissa Reynolds, DNR wildfire prevention supervisor.
This advisory follows another warning issued in late September, telling residents around Minnesota of the potential fire dangers when using farm or recreational equipment and vehicles.
Paired with severe drought conditions across the state, the DNR warns all residents to use extra caution when operating certain equipment in drought-ridden areas.
The Red Flag Warning for those eight counties is in effect from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
You can find more information about current fire risks and other burning restrictions at the DNR website.
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Police are investigating after three men were shot early on Saturday morning.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating after three men were shot in the Ventura Village neighborhood early Saturday morning.
According to Minneapolis police, officers were called to the area around East 21st Street and South 15th Avenue around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Officers found three men had been shot. One of the men died and the two others were taken to the hospital with what police described as life-threatening injuries.
Officials said the shooting happened at a small homeless encampment.
Police have not announced any arrests as of Saturday morning.
KARE 11 will update this story as more information is made available.
This Halloween the chocolate shop is getting very festive.
MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, Minn. — A small sweet shop in a Minnesota river town has won some BIG awards for its chocolates.
St. Croix Chocolate Company in Marine on St. Croix has won national and international awards including Best of Show in this year’s America’s Division of the International Chocolate Awards.
Their chocolates are available at the St. Croix Chocolate Company kitchen or online.
This Halloween they are selling a Halloween Countdown Calendar that features 14 prize-winning recipes made into ghosts, bats, skulls and other spooky configurations. They also have a Boo Bag-handled tote that comes with their “best of” Halloween assortment.
Owner and Chocolatier, Robyn Dochterman, joined KARE 11 Saturday to share what St. Croix Chocolate Company has to offer.
MINNEAPOLIS — Making pasta at home is relatively simple, as long as you have the right tools.
October is National Pasta Month and Red Rabbit‘s Corporate Chef, Adam Lerner, joined KARE 11 Saturday to show us how to make homemade noodles in the confines of your own kitchen.
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