District 9 Conservation Officer Reports
CO Tony Flerlage (Crosby) checked spring beaver trappers now that the water is flowing again. The turkey season started slowly due to the cold. He monitored closed forest roads and attended training at Camp Ripley. CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked turkey hunting activity and patrolled for illegal fires and prohibited all-terrain vehicle operations. Guida…
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Livestock Prices Holding Strong
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about how the grain futures and cash prices have been fluctuating because of world events and weather events across the country but how have livestock markets been reacting to these same events and the grains? Billy Bushelle owner and manager of Bagley Livestock Exchange explained the situation on the…
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Captain Ty Boyle-Let’s Talk About It-4/15/22
Former Bronco Ty Boyle, a captain in the United States Army, talks about his recent victory in the Best Ranger Competition.
Crow Wing County Board Weighs Redistricting, Highway Improvement Plan, and More in April 12 Meeting
(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its first regular meeting of the month of April on Tuesday. During the long and intensive meeting, the board considered the completed proposal for redistricting for commissioner districts… The full proposed map can be found below (top image), but it was approved unanimously. The board also…
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Central Lakes College Monthly Update with Dr. Hara Charlier – April 2022
(BRAINERD, MN) — This week, we caught up with the President of Central Lakes College, Dr. Hara Charlier, to get our monthly update with the school. Dr. Charlier said that, as the school turns its focus to the summer and fall, the staff is putting emphasis on assisting students who are unsure of which career…
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Weird and Wacky Wednesday
A new species of skunk is showing that there is no limit to how bizarre Mother Nature can be. Americans, meet the new polka-dotted, hand-standing spotted skunk. This black skunk, with white polka dots instead of the usual white stripe down the back, is also unique from other types of skunks in that they do…
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