Zebra mussels confirmed in Smith Lake in Douglas County, West Rabbit Lake in Crow Wing County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed reports of zebra mussels in Smith Lake, near Nelson in Douglas County, and in West Rabbit Lake, near Cuyuna in Crow Wing County. Douglas County staff contacted the DNR after receiving a zebra mussel that was found on a dock being removed from Smith Lake for the…
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Minnesota Energy Resources and law enforcement team up to put a stop to scams
Rosemount — Join Minnesota Energy Resources and law enforcement across Minnesota as they team up to protect customers from con artists. Today, Oct. 20, police and sheriff’s departments across the state are joining us and sharing the warning signs of utility scams on social media. The goal is to flood newsfeeds with this important safety…
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DNR grants help children get outside,
begin a lifetime of outdoor experiences
Apply through Dec. 7 for funding aimed at increasing outdoor experiences, education and stewardship The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce another phase of the No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature. “This successful…
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Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Kaysie Maleski on October 21st Community Connection
Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Kaysie Maleski chatted about Buckthorn concerns and an upcoming workshop with the Aitkin Area Private Woodlands Group:
Aitkin Friends of the Library Book Sale
Everyone is invited to the Friends of the Aitkin Public Library Fall Book Sale! The book sale will be held in the library’s community room from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29. All hardcover books are $1 each, and everything else is $.50 each. Don’t miss the special bag…
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