Field Trip to the Firehouse
This morning we met with Tom Jenson, the fire marshal in Edina, MN, to film a quick and fun video on how to use fire extinguishers (look for it soon!). We were like kids in a candy store - completely in awe of all the fun fire equipment and shiny trucks.
One of their newest fire [...]
Lake Ice Safety
Here in the land of 10,000 lakes (Minnesota) not a winter goes by without a news story about how someone lost their truck or snowmobile due to thin lake ice.
Don’t let that happen to you!
Before venturing out on a frozen lake or pond keep in mind: There is no such thing as 100 percent safe [...]
Pet Proof Your Holidays
I spend the holidays with at least 6-7 dogs. While it is fun to cuddle and play with all of them, there’s also a lot of mayhem and barking!
Have a safe holiday season with your pets with these tips from the American Kennel Club (AKC):
Daily routines change during the holidays, but try to maintain [...]
New and Improved!
You’ve asked for it - you’ve got it. A cleaner, more navigable version of WhatHappensNow.com.
So what can you expect in the new WhatHappensNow.com??
More of the same great material you’ve been getting: interviews, top tips and real-life stories from experts and everyday Americans who have lived through some of life’s toughest events.
HOW DO I NAVIGATE THE [...]
Snowmobile Safety
Before you suit up and head out the door for a quick snowmobile ride, be safe and be smart: the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 13,400 hospital emergency room-treated injuries occur each year with snowmobiles.
The CPSC offers these tips to have a safe ride:
1. Never drive your snowmobile alone or on [...]
Roommates: The College Experience Everyone Has
By Lauren W., our College Blogger
At some point in the spring or summer of your senior year in high school, a packet comes in the mailbox: inside is a roommate form.
You specify what you’re cleaning and studying habits are, your interests, whether you are a morning or night person, among many other things. These roommate [...]
Holiday Roundup
I was just perusing some of the blog’s archives and I found a couple of great posts that are really helpful for this time of year:
Tired Out: The last thing you want to have happen this snowy season is to end up in the ditch. Keeping your tires in optimal condition is the top prevention [...]
College Application Time!
The deadline is looming for many high school seniors as they scramble to finish their college applications before the end of the year.
College essays can certainly be daunting and overwhelming when you also have finals to worry about. Here are some helpful sites to check out (thanks to Al Tompkins at Poynter for the list!):
“What’s [...]
FINALLY! It’s the End of the Semester!
By Lauren W., our College Blogger
It is the end of the semester and the whole campus is abuzz with holiday spirit and the thoughts of going home. However, there is an obstacle in the way…finals.
During the week leading up to the dreaded finals there is mass panic to finish papers, grab the in-class participation [...]
Charlize Theron Robbed
Burglaries can happen at anytime and to anyone. Charlize Theron is just the latest victim in a string of Hollywood Hills break-ins. Her house was broken into this weekend, according to Tmz.com. There is no word yet of what if anything was taken.
So what can you do to make sure your home is safe from [...]