DNR seeks applications for advisory committees on natural heritage, game and fish funds, hunting and fishing
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recruiting new members to serve on seven key advisory groups related to Minnesota’s natural heritage, the Game and Fish Fund, and hunting and fisheries management. Interested people can sign up on the Engage with DNR website. In addition to the specific knowledge and experience required for each committee, the…
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USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Awarded to Minnesota
RELEASE FROM USDA AND MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today awarded over $1.3 million in Fiscal Year 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding to Minnesota. This USDA grant will help the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) fund projects that enhance the competitiveness…
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Aitkin Mayor Megan Workman talks PD Roof Repair, sidewalks, Park cameras
(Aitkin, MN) — We recently chatted with City of Aitkin Mayor Megan for an update on City activity including sidewalk cleanup, adjustments with the City Park cameras, and initial talks on downtown parking. Mayor Workman spoke about the plans to replace the roof of the Aitkin Police Department this Fall. The Street Department is also wrapping up…
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Aitkin County Board meeting from August 23rd
(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from Tuesday, August 23rd convened to hear budget presentations from County Department Heads and reviewed grant funding applications from the Government Center Board Room. Jen Twombly, sitting in for Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida, mentioned the Sheriff’s Office Budget may see some increases into 2023. County…
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Drought Relief Checks Begin Mailing This Week
RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: St. Paul, MN: Checks to Minnesota livestock farmers and specialty crop producers who applied for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) 2021 Agricultural Drought Relief Program (ADRoP) will begin to be mailed this week. A total of 2,922 out of 3,000 received applications were approved, totaling $18.9 million in eligible requests.…
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DNR seeks comments on EAW for tenant farmer’s house removal at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Sept. 22 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet to address the removal of the tenant farmer’s house at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park in Little Falls, Minnesota. The DNR is proposing to dismantle the structure and remove the debris to eliminate a public safety hazard. The structure…
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State minimum wage increases Jan. 1, 2023
RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY: Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2023, to $10.59 an hour for large employers and $8.63 an hour for other state minimum wages. The current large-employer minimum wage, $10.33, will increase by 26 cents to $10.59. Other state minimum wages, including the…
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Essentia Health seeking volunteers in several areas
Essentia Health is seeking volunteers for several facilities in multiple areas. Volunteer opportunities range from spending time in medical units and clinic settings to helping patients navigate our facilities, stocking, working in the cafeteria and many more areas. To ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, volunteers must: · Commit to a regular…
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