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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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The Minnesota House passed a long-awaited, state-funded, paid family and medical leave bill. The bill would allow people who are pregnant, acting as caregivers, or experiencing a health crisis to get between 12 and 24 weeks of paid leave, depending on their situation. Hundreds of new state jobs would be created to maintain the program,…
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The Minnesota Department of Commerce has fined Salvasen Health and its affiliates, as well as owner Barry Glenn, a total of $553,000. They have also been ordered to stop their operations in the state. The companies were not licensed to do business in Minnesota, meaning they couldn’t legally sell health insurance plans to consumers here but did…
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Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida returned to give talks on Severe Weather Awareness Week, Skywarn Spotter Training in the area, Spring Flooding, National Dispatchers Week, and much more:
Aitkin County Health and Human Services met with the Board of Commissioners Tuesday.The Board approved appointments to the HHS Advisory Committee including District 4 Commissioner Lynette Maas, District 3 Commissioner Jodi Olson, and District 3 Commissioner 3 Marcia Anderson. HHS Director Sarah Pratt addressed Public Health issues happening in the Lawler area. She also mentioned the renewal of…
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The community is invited to attend the next Rosenmeier Forum: The Future of Rural Minnesota at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, in the Chalberg Theatre, Central Lakes College Brainerd campus. The event is free and open to the public. Speaking is Julie Tesch, president & CEO of the Center for Rural Policy & Development.…
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