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Drought Relief Checks Begin Mailing This Week

RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: St. Paul, MN: Checks to Minnesota livestock farmers and specialty crop producers who applied for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) 2021 Agricultural Drought Relief Program (ADRoP) will begin to be mailed this week. A total of 2,922 out of 3,000 received applications were approved, totaling $18.9 million in eligible requests.…
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August 24, 2022 0

DNR seeks comments on EAW for tenant farmer’s house removal at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Sept. 22 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet to address the removal of the tenant farmer’s house at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park in Little Falls, Minnesota. The DNR is proposing to dismantle the structure and remove the debris to eliminate a public safety hazard. The structure…
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August 24, 2022 0

State minimum wage increases Jan. 1, 2023

RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY: Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2023, to $10.59 an hour for large employers and $8.63 an hour for other state minimum wages. The current large-employer minimum wage, $10.33, will increase by 26 cents to $10.59. Other state minimum wages, including the…
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August 24, 2022 0

Essentia Health seeking volunteers in several areas

Essentia Health is seeking volunteers for several facilities in multiple areas. Volunteer opportunities range from spending time in medical units and clinic settings to helping patients navigate our facilities, stocking, working in the cafeteria and many more areas. To ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, volunteers must: ·                     Commit to a regular…
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August 24, 2022 0

City of Pierz update with Mayor Dave Fisher

(Pierz, MN) — The City of Pierz held their second August meeting Monday night with discussion taking place on holiday decorations, relief funding for the City Shop, and an upcoming workshop. In the meeting recap from Mayor Dave Fisher, he spoke about Planning & Zoning being proactive on permits and fines. The City of Pierz is…
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August 24, 2022 0

Trio to be inducted into BPA Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame

(Brainerd, MN) — Three Brainerd Public Schools Alums who have taken their education into the community and have made an impact will be honored with their induction into the Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame with a ceremony on September 23rd. We recently chatted with Hall of Fame Selection Committee member Sherry DeLaHunt about the Hall of…
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August 24, 2022 0

Riverwood, Dr. Austin Krohn to host virtual Concussion seminar on August 30th

(Aitkin, MN) — Learning the effects of a concussion, what causes, and how it can affect one’s life will be covered with a virtual seminar on Tuesday, August 30th with Riverwood Healthcare and family physician Dr. Austin Krohn. We recently chatted with Dr Krohn, who has orthopedics expertise, and spoke about what is a concussion. Dr.…
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August 24, 2022 0

Aitkin Health and Human Services meeting with Board of Commissioners from August 23rd

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Health and Human Services Department presented their monthly updates with the Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning from the Government Center Board Room. The meeting started with Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs with the awarding of BRIC Grant Funding. Through many initiatives that are a part of BRIC…
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August 24, 2022 0

Deer lottery application deadline Sept. 8

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season to purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 8. Hunters who purchase their license on or before this date are automatically entered into the lottery for…
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August 23, 2022 0