Conservation Officer Reports – District 9
District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-08-29 CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) continued patrolling ATV traffic and anglers throughout the week. The majority of her time was spent monitoring bear-baiting activity and taking calls in regards to the bear-hunting season. Aquatic plant management complaints were also received and followed up on. CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes)…
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Reminder: 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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PGA Tour Canada CRMC Championship donates $50K
A total of $50,000 was donated to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Charitable Fund from proceeds of the PGA Tour Canada CRMC Championship event at Cragun’s Legacy Courses in Brainerd last week. All the funds will assist area patients with their health care needs. One hundred and sixty golfers from around the world played in the…
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No End In Sight: For Boating Season
SPRINGFIELD, Va. Aug. 29, 2022 – With gas prices continuing to fall and the summer boating season coming to a close, more boaters are expected to take to the water this Labor Day holiday. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the nation’s largest advocacy, services and safety group with more than 800,000 dues-paying…
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More Minnesota families eligible for food assistance
More Minnesota families struggling with grocery bills will soon be able to get help buying healthy food through SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. When the program’s gross income limit increases on Sept. 1, an additional 1,400 households may become eligible for SNAP or may continue receiving their existing SNAP assistance, even if their income…
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Harvest slot relaxed for fall walleye fishing on Mille Lacs
Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will see a relaxed harvest slot for walleye fishing beginning Thursday, Sept. 1. As announced in March of this year, the one-fish walleye limit will resume on Mille Lacs on Sept. 1. In an expansion of the harvest slot announced in mid-August, fall anglers will be able to harvest one…
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Preschool Storytime in Aitkin and McGregor this Fall
Aitkin Preschool Storytime Children will enjoy stories, songs, and more during Preschool Storytime at the Aitkin Public Library. We will meet in the library’s community room at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 6 through Dec. 13. Take-and-make craft kits will be available after the program. Preschool Storytime is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.…
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Crow Wing County Seeks Public Comments Requested on Short Term Rental Ordinance Revisions