The fire department is encouraging people to change the batteries in their smoke alarms as people get ready for the time ...

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

The Brainerd fire chief recommends changing batteries in detectors at least twice a year. Daylight savings time ends early Sunday morning.

One customer at an auto shop had a power drain issue that caused her to replace her car battery three times in one year.