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What is the most dangerous type of mold?
"The most dangerous type of mold found indoors is Stachybotrys chartarum, often called “black mold.” Black mold is toxic to humans and pets. Luckily, it is less common than the…
Apartment fire in Duluth displaces multiple resident
"Residents of a 12-unit, three-story apartment building in the Observation Hill neighborhood were displaced by a fire late Monday. Duluth Fire Department crews responded to the call on the 600…
Radon suspected cause of over 100 tumors in former high school students
"Radiation tests are being carried out at a New Jersey high school where over 100 former students and staff are reported to have developed brain tumors and cancer—and the results…
Preventing water damage to your basement from seasonal change
"Heavy rains in spring, as well as the last melting snowfalls of winter, present a couple of distinct downsides: the potential for exterior and interior water damage to a home.…
The importance of air duct maintenance
"Bruce Michaels, the owner of Enviro-Air Duct cleaning, cleans air ducts all year. However, the spring and fall seasons keep them the busiest. Warning signs of bad ducts include odd…
Significant fire damage to to Lake Park's American Legion Hall
"Fire caused heavy damage to the Lake Park, Minnesota American Legion. The fire was reported shortly after 8 p.m Sunday by a passerby. Police Chief Brady Burnside said there was…
Popular college building tests positive for high radon levels
"A preliminary test and a separate evaluation found mold and elevated levels of radon throughout Florida State University's Sandels Building. This comes less than two weeks after the building was…
TikTok's mold girl goes viral forcing landlord to fix issue
"It all started on December 3rd when Elena posted a TikTok video documenting the extreme mold she and her flatmates found in their shared house. The clip instantly went viral…
Scammers are now targeting the air duct cleaning industry
"How many times have you gone into your attic to inspect your air ducts? Not many, right? So, you may not know if someone is telling the truth when they…
Minnesota Department of Health to close nursing home for mold issues
"Health officials say a Minneapolis nursing home will close due to “significant structural deficiencies” the state cannot legally repair. The Minnesota Department of Health said the Twin City Gardens Nursing…
Fundraiser created to help victims of St. Peter apartment fire
"Employees at a local sports bar are trying to raise money for two coworkers after a fire Saturday night destroyed their apartment along Highway 169. Joe Mueller and Jeff Terpstra,…
Understanding the different types of water damage
"It’s vitally important to distinguish between different types of water when water damage repair is called for. Water removal expert Peter Cole of Virginia-based Water Damage DMV explains that there…
Hotel kitchen fire in Duluth causes thousands of dollars in damages
"A kitchen fire at a Duluth hotel has caused an estimated $75,000 damage, authorities say. The Duluth Fire Department says the fire was reported at the Pier B Resort Hotel…
University of Minnesota recognizes Lung Cancer Awareness month
"Lung Cancer Awareness Month is recognized every year during the month of November. The Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota, including the Medical School and the School of Public…
What the EPA says about the health risks for Radon
Exposure to Radon Causes Lung Cancer In Non-smokers and Smokers Alike The Facts... Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes…
How basement mold may affect your health and well-being
"The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) outlines the most common types of basement mold, several of which can cause illness. This includes alternaria – a fast-growing brown-black mold…
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