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Residents Draw Attention to Deer Population Problem at Baxter Council Meeting

(BAXTER, MN) — The city of Baxter held its first regular council meeting of the month on Tuesday… Mayor Darrel Olson says that a group of concerned residents spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting regarding the city’s ongoing issue with its deer population… Olson also provided an update on the city’s road…
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May 5, 2022 0

City of Brainerd Makes Decision on Northland Arboretum Funding

(BRAINERD, MN) — The city of Brainerd held its first regular council meeting of the month of May on Monday… The meeting saw the council chambers be packed with citizens ready to voice their opinions on the funding of the Northland Arboretum, which was the big ticket agenda item. In our past conversations with Mayor…
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May 4, 2022 0

District 9 Conservation Officer Reports 5-3-22

CO Calie Kunst (Crosslake) spent time throughout the week patrolling ATV activity in the area and responding to a wetland filling complaint. Kunst also assisted in teaching ATV safety and responding to a shining and shooting deer call. CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) spent the week on fishing, trapping, burning, spring forest closure and fish…
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May 3, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Board Meeting from April 26, 2022

(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its second regular meeting of the month of April on Tuesday… The board heard an update on the use of American Rescue Plan Act dollars, officially approving two projects to be paid for by those funds… Both projects were approved unanimously. The board also heard an…
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April 28, 2022 0

Pierz Council Meeting from April 25

(PIERZ, MN) — The city of Pierz held its second regular council meeting of the month of April on Monday… Mayor Dave Fischer says that there is some routine road work to be done around the city soon… The city also heard an update regarding the status of ARPA funds coming in… Our full conversation…
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April 27, 2022 0

District 9 Conservation Officer Weekly Reports 4-26-22

CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled for turkey hunting and all-terrain vehicle activity. Calls have been received regarding illegal use on closed trails. Guida also fielded dead-deer-related calls and another about a lost beaver that wouldn?t leave a concerned citizens yard. CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) reports checking ATV riders and turkey hunters in the area.…
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April 26, 2022 0

Bear Hunting License Application Deadline is May 6

Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 6, to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Applications for the 2022 season can be submitted online, at any license agent or via telephone at 888-665-4236. Bear season opens Thursday, Sept. 1, and closes Sunday, Oct. 16. Lottery winners will be…
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April 26, 2022 0