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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announces all major components of the Sandy Lake Dam Rehabilitation project are now complete. Sandy Lake Dam is located near McGregor, Minnesota. The Sandy Lake Dam Rehabilitation started in February 2021 and consisted of a series of upgrades to the existing dam…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Minnesota is holding a public Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) webinar with the University of Minnesota Extension on February 15. Farmers and others involved in agriculture will have an opportunity to learn more about the ARC/PLC programs and factors to consider…
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WALKER, MN – Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reports Deputy Mark Diaz and his wife, Sue Diaz, were recent recipients of a donation from the non-profit group “Lakes Area Heroes” of Nisswa MN. This donation will assist with the on-going medical expenses the family is experiencing. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank…
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After a busy week at the State Legislature, House District 7A State Representative Spencer Igo spoke to us about some of the issues he considers important to his constituency. Igo, a Republican, is concerned the bills being passed don’t represent his district’s priorities: Igo focused his time at the legislature working on getting some local…
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CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angler activity where cold weather created some challenges for people. Snowmobile trails stayed in very good condition and sled traffic was spread around the state. Hunters and their dogs were checked as they tried to stay on top of the snow in pursuit of rabbits. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent…
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Each year, Lakes Area United Way raises funds from the community and reinvests those funds in local non-profit programs making a positive impact in the health, education, and financial stability of Lakes Area community members. We invite eligible programs to come alongside the United Way in our work as a funded Partner Program for our…
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Crosby City Administrator Matthew Hill shared an update on the roundabout that will be going in this summer, after school lets out. There’s a three month timeline for the project, including one solid month of construction. Hill described the scope of the project: There are several changes coming to downtown Crosby. Hill, again: e also…
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McGregor Schools Superintendent/Elementary Principal Brad Johnson attended the Minnesota School Board Association convention recently. After stressing the importance of Special Ed funding, he’s hopeful the district will see results: Johnson expressed some concern about the status of funding for mental health services, however: Our conversation with Superintendent Johnson included details on upcoming events, the school…
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CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked angling and snowmobile activity this week. Guida worked with another conservation officer on a snowmobile detail. Speeding and registration violations were detected. Guida issued car-killed deer permits and fielded a call coming out of the metro from a person who was nervous about the vocal brush wolves in her…
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“The News Photography of Steve Kohls” will be the focus of the next Rosenmeier Forum, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Feb. 8 in the Chalberg Theatre at Central Lakes College, Brainerd campus. The event is free and open to the public. Kohls has shot news, sporting events and artistic photos for the Brainerd Dispatch for…
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