Author: Devon Krueger

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DNR finalizes Wolf Management Plan

The DNR has finalized an updated wolf management plan that incorporates the diverse views of Minnesotans and will guide the state’s approach to wolf conservation for the next 10 years. The DNR’s updated wolf management plan incorporates the diverse views of Minnesotans and guides the state’s approach to wolf conservation. The wolf plan describes and…
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December 26, 2022 0

Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan on December 26th Community Connection

Aitkin Police Department Chief Paul Ryan joined the program to get an update on snow removal and parking ordinances with the City of Aitkin and looking ahead to 2023:


December 26, 2022 0

Wake The Lakes Lifehack of the Week: Hacks to Make Your Life Easier in the New Year

–Instead of scraping ice off your vehicle’s windows, try spraying it with a mixture of ⅔ cup vinegar and ⅓ cup water.  Ice will melt right off. –Get rid of nighttime coughs by rubbing Vicks Vaporub on your feet and then placing socks over them.  According to this, your cough will stop within minutes. –”Flying…
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December 26, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board of Commissioner meeting recaps from December 20th

At the December 20th meeting of the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners, Soil and Water Conservation District Forester and AIS Coordinator Kyle Frederickson had some good news about the Aquatic Invasive Species inspections this past boating season: A resolution for the Woodseth Work Plan and Fee Amendment for the Mille Lacs ATV Trail was approved. The Minnesota…
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December 26, 2022 0

Crosby City Administrator Hill talks snow removal, priorities this wintry season

In our recent conversation, Crosby City Administrator Matthew Hill went over snow removal procedures,  reminding drivers not to park downtown in a snow emergency: The initial plowing of downtown is followed by a list  of priorities: He outlined property owner’s responsibilities: Most importantly, he had this request: Our full conversation with administrator  Matthew Hill is  on the…
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December 26, 2022 0

Baxter City Council holds final meeting of 2022

The City of Baxter had their last city council meeting for the year this past Tuesday evening, Dec. 20th.  Besides the year end housekeeping agenda items, Baxter Mayor Darrel Olson reported of a study that was done and presented to the council regarding County Road 48: Mayor Olson also noted the importance of decreasing traffic congestion…
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December 26, 2022 0

DNR warns that slush weighs down ice, increases risk

Last week’s snowstorm that dropped heavy, wet snow across much of the state has significantly affected ice conditions, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Slush adds weight to the ice and its effects can be unpredictable. In some areas, slushy conditions are impacting travel on the ice, while in others — especially where…
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December 25, 2022 0