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Essentia Health and the “All of Us Research Program” 3-6-23

Krystal Klicka, Research Specialist at Essentia Health, describes the mission of the “All of Us Research Program” which is to accelerate health research and medical breakthroughs, enabling individualized prevention, treatment and care for all of us.


March 6, 2023 0

FSA Operating Loans Can Assist Farmers & Ranches with Credit Needs

Fosston, MN — While there is still snow on the ground, the USDA Farm Service Agency is encouraging farmers and ranchers to make plans, get your financial documents in order, and apply for farm operating credit if needed. Julie Kolodji with FSA says Annual Operating Loans, which can be used for normal farm operating expenses.…
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March 6, 2023 0

MN DNR Sets Gar Limits in Continued Effort to Put Value to Native Fish Species

Detroit Lakes, MN — The Minnesota DNR recently announced new regulations for gar, which is part of a broader effort to provide more value to species that have long been considered rough fish. Spearers, anglers and bowfishers are allowed to keep up to 10 gar – the toothy, prehistoric fish native to Minnesota waters –…
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March 6, 2023 0

Area Artist Sought for Hawley Artists on Main Street Program

Hawley, MN — Calling all Hawley-area artists! Hawley has been selected by the Lake Region Arts Council and West Central Initiative to receive an Artists on Main Street Grant. Throughout 2023, local artists, creatives, culture-bearers and makers from the Hawley area will be supported to implement small art projects and experiences that enhance Hawley’s downtown–creating…
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March 6, 2023 0

Wake The Lakes Life Hack for the Week:  “Home Improvement Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner”

–Don’t throw out your old work gloves. Cut the fingers off and you’ll find lots of uses for them. Use them to protect the tips of chisels when you need to carry them. They’re also good for softening the grip of pliers and many other applications. –Make a Squeegee From a Rake.  Need a squeegee…
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March 6, 2023 0

Notice of availability of the draft Assessment Plan for the St. Louis River U.S. Steel Site Duluth, MN

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, on behalf of the Department of the Interior, along with co-trustees for natural resources, the 1854 Treaty Authority, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Trustees), invite public comment on the draft…
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March 5, 2023 0

DNR accepting applications for CO Prep program, plans open houses

The DNR Enforcement Division currently is recruiting candidates without previous law enforcement experience to apply for its CO Prep program. In order to apply, candidates need at least a two-year degree. The CO Prep program provides them the necessary education to become licensed peace officers and attend the Conservation Academy at Camp Ripley. Successful applicants…
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