Funds Available to Update Livestock Operations
St. Paul, MN: Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers seeking to improve their operation are encouraged to apply for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant program. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) anticipates awarding approximately $1.3 million using a competitive review process. Applications for the grant will be accepted until 4 p.m. on…
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MMFCU Second Quarter Sense of Community Giving
Aitkin, MN (September 30, 2022) – Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. Every quarter, we live out our value of ‘Sense of Community’ and the credit union philosophy of People Helping People through our financial education programs, grant committee, social responsibility committees, and scholarships. MMFCU staff…
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School Bus Stop Arm Violations continue to be problem
(Aitkin, MN) — One full month into the school year and the transition for drivers sharing the road with school buses has been troublesome as it usually has been in the past. School Bus Stop Arm violations continue to see higher-than-normal numbers with numerous factors of distorted driving and negligence being the most common outliers. We recently chatted…
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Pierz City Council meeting from Monday, September 26th
(Pierz, MN) — The City of Pierz held their second meeting in the month of September on Monday with the Council receiving an update on the Street Improvement Project, the arrival of a needed Fire Department equipment, and confirmation of an addition to personnel for the upcoming election. Mayor Dave Fisher recapped the meeting’s event…
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DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)
Last updated: 2022-09-26 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked waterfowl hunters as the season opened for most hunters. A trespassing issue was addressed when access to a fishing lake was disputed. He also monitored a local ATV ride and checked big-game hunters. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) worked a busy duck opener. Time was also spent checking anglers…
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Kaleidoscope returns October 27th at Ironton American Legion
Everyone is encouraged to celebrate cancer survivors and raise funds to help others by supporting Kaleidoscope—A Night Among the Survivors, a local cancer patient fundraiser planned for 5 to 7 the evening of Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Ironton American Legion. All proceeds will benefit Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Courage Cabinet which provides financial assistance…
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