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Last updated: 2022-10-03 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity where falling water temperatures caused angler success to pick up. He also attended some training, assisted with the confiscated equipment auction, and assisted with an injured loon. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) followed up on wetland and trespass complaints. Time was spent checking small-game and archery hunters.…
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Vigilant DNR watercraft inspectors prevented the introduction of starry stonewort to Lake Superior, which is currently not known to be infested with the harmful invasive species. A DNR watercraft inspector saw what appeared to be grass in the motor intake of a boat whose owner approached the Agate Bay public water access to Lake Superior…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Just over one month into the school year, Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter has nothing but positive to say for the Rippleside and High School Buildings. Superintendent Stifter mentioned those early anxiety and nervousness for staff and students has been relieved thanks for help from the community. Another reason for the good start has been some…
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(AItkin, MN) — The change to fall weather has everyone in the midst of preparing for the end of the year. Aitkin County CARE is informing their clients and those that may need assistance of the many good works and programs that they offer before the weather becomes too much to leave the house. In our…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for about $48,000 in grants to develop and expand shooting ranges in the state. The money, which the Legislature provided to address shooting range capacity issues, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The applicant period is open-ended, but funding expires June 30, 2023. The grants,…
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District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-10-03 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled this week for big-game, migratory waterfowl, and small-game hunters. Field training continued with COC Ulrich. A livestock producer reported a calf loss due to wolf depredation. A trapper was notified and confirmed it as a wolf kill. Nine gray wolves were removed…
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Dr. John Evenocheck, a family medicine specialist, is excited to join the Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic. “It seems Essentia really cares about its patients and providers,” said Dr. Evenocheck. “I am a big fan of its ability to do the best it can for patients and ensure providers have the tools to provide high-quality…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota communities, schools and their partners are invited to apply for funding on local projects that enhance transportation goals, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The $12.5 million in federal funding is available through the Transportation Alternatives program in Greater Minnesota (each region has a sub-targeted fund). This program offers a…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their second regular meeting of September last week with review and adoption of the 2023 Preliminary Budget taking a majority of the time. During the meeting, the Board approved 2023 Legislative Priorities, donations to the Veterans Service Office and Search and Rescue, MCCU Repurchase Tax-Forfeited…
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(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board approved a new Dean of Students and got up-to-date progress on the School and Bus Garage Projects during their regular meeting from September 28th at the High School Library. The Board did give approval for a donation of $200 from the Round Lake Presbyterian Church Ladies Guild for…
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