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Most state parks and recreation areas will require hunters to use nontoxic ammunition striating in the fall. Peatland SNAs are exempt from this requirement. Because of the shortage in certain types of ammunition, this requirement also will not apply to state park youth deer hunts in the shotgun zone if hunters remove all parts of harvested deer, including the…
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Anglers and hunters with valid 2023 licenses can get a free, special edition orange Minnesota Twins cap, as well as a ticket discount, at DNR Days Twins games. The caps and discounts are available because of a partnership between the Twins and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time, and…
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The fast-approaching date for the legalization of marijuana in the state has municipalities scrambling to clarify regulations on public consumption. It’s illegal to smoke cigarettes, consume alcohol, or vape in many public spaces. Duluth, and other cities, could pass tighter regulations that will add cannabis to that list. Using marijuana in public has always been illegal, as…
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A Brainerd man allegedly threatened several people with a hatchet late Monday night. He faces several felony assault charges. Thirty-two year-old Alex Waed Coleman was arrested after a 911 call reported a man who had an axe and was acting in a threatening manner. When officers arrived, Coleman and three adults were in the driveway. One…
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In welcomed news for residents in the Knollwood Drive area, Baxter city officials announced that the Knollwood Dr/Highland Scenic Road intersection is now open. Although the sub grade and gutter work is complete, the intersection is open to local traffic only. Work continues on Knollwood Drive and is closed to through traffic. The intersection was opened yesterday.
Garrison has a new fire chief. Assistant fire chief Josh Thompson was awarded the job at the July 11 city council meeting. He replaces Fire Chief Bruce Breun, though Breun will continue to work with Thompson through September. Several grants were awarded to the fire department from various entities. Council member Aaron Eckhout had his resignation accepted by…
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The 32nd Annual Nisswa Christmas Home Tour is already taking orders for tickets. The tickets are sold through the Lakes Area Food Shelf at $40/ea for the tour, which will take place October 19, 20, and 21. The tour fundraiser supports the Lakes Area Food Shelf, which provides food, and sometimes other necessities, to anyone who needs assistance, no…
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Fallen Fargo police officer and Minnesota native Jake Wallin will be laid to rest Saturday in Nisswa. The public is invited to pay their respects and show support to his loved ones by witnessing his escort along highways 210 & 371 that morning. Wallin’s body will be escorted from Fargo to Pequot Lakes prior to…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to remind folks not to disturb or touch deer fawns, which are born in mid-May to mid-June. Fawns don’t attempt to evade predators during their first few weeks of life. Instead, they remain still to avoid being seen. During this time, fawns are learning critical survival skills from their…
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The MNDNR has a page with local fishing information on their website, just in time for fishing opener weekend next week. The regional fishing reports are available for anglers and would-be anglers to find detailed information about waters and area fish. The round-ups are from area fisheries managers and thy offer things like where to…
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