Winter load increases to begin on highways in the north frost zone on Dec. 9
ST. PAUL, Minn. – MnDOT will begin winter load increases on unrestricted highways in the north frost zone at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown at mndot.gov/loadlimits. Vehicles will be allowed to operate…
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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)
District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-12-05 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) reports most local lakes froze over during the week. Anglers were checked and some were starting to use ATVs out on the ice. Small-game hunters and trappers were also making use of walkable ice. CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) checked anglers and small-game hunters…
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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Florida Woman Sues Velveeta over ‘misleading’ Shells and Cheese”
A Florida woman has filed a pretty cheesy lawsuit against Velveeta, claiming that the brand lies on packages of its microwavable Shells & Cheese cups by suggesting it’s ready in only three-and-a-half minutes. Amanda Ramirez says she purchased the product because it says, “ready in three-and-half minutes,” but says it actually takes more time than…
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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Wisconsin Cat drags home Alligator Head”
A Wisconsin woman was shocked when her cat, Toast, left a severed alligator head on her front lawn. Wendy Wiesehuegel says at first she thought Toast, who is known to hunt and bring things back to the house, had dragged a fish out of a nearby lake. But when she walked over to get a…
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Morrison County Sheriff’s respond to one vehicle crash
RELEASE FROM MORRISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 12-5-2022 at approximately 6:37 am, their office received a report of a one-vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Nature Road and 355th Avenue, approximately ten miles southeast of Buckman, MN in Morrill Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 42-year-old…
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Cross country ski in Minnesota state parks, forests with Great Minnesota Ski Pass
RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds Minnesotans that the Great Minnesota Ski Pass, which allows cross-country skiers of all levels to enjoy the extensive state ski trail system, is available for purchase. “Many Minnesotans love to embrace winter, and cross-country skiing is a wonderful opportunity to explore…
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DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)
Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) checked deer and grouse hunters this past week, as well as trappers and anglers. Ice conditions vary from open water to 5 inches, at the most. Best also gave two snowmobile safety talks for classes held in Pequot Lakes and Emily. CO…
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Rural Development Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Rural Minnesota Businesses Produce and Market Value-Added Products
RELEASE FROM USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to establish and operate Agriculture Innovation Centers. These centers provide technical and business development assistance to agricultural producers seeking to market or produce value-added products. USDA is making $8…
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