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DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)

District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2023-02-13 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angler activity. Pleasant weather had anglers out catching perch and crappies. Snowmobile riders were out but trail conditions deteriorated rapidly with the thaw. Verkuilen also attended training and checked trapping activity. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) worked snowmobile and area lake activity. Griffith…
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February 16, 2023 0

AAA Study Finds Vehicle-Mounted Safety Signs

In two field studies conducted by AAA on roadside safety, the group found that Variable Message signs, mounted on service vehicles with messages telling other drivers to move over, were by far the most effective form of attention to encourage compliance. Flares, cones, and flashing lights were shown to be slightly less effective but still…
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February 16, 2023 0

Top Notch, Comprehensive Orthopedic Care at CRMC

Orthopedics care encompasses more than joint replacement, and and orthopedic surgeons have a variety of tools at their disposal. Adam English, the Orthopedics Clinical Director at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, talked about areas of care: CRMC offers pain management, surgery, rehabilitation, and everything surrounding orthopedics treatment, according to Dr. English. Bottom line?: Our full conversation…
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February 16, 2023 0

McGregor School Board meeting from Monday

The McGregor School Board held a Work Session meeting Monday to review items including a Legislative Update and observations from Board members that attended the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Conference. Katie Nelson shared some statistics pertaining to college and work: Superintendent Brad Johnson gave the Board a resource to keep up with legislative action:…
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February 16, 2023 0

Aitkin School Board meeting from Monday

The Aitkin School Board met Monday. ICS representatives gave an overview of Rippleside Elementary and the High School building facilities assessment. Possible new buildings were discussed.  The Board also discussed bringing in the Minnesota School Board Association to aid in the process of a Strategic Plan for the District. The Board voted to set up a virtual…
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February 16, 2023 0

DNR Weekly Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports area lakes are seeing less angling pressure as winter progresses. Anglers are starting to target sunfish and crappies. Snowmobile trails in the area are starting to show wear with the recent increase in temperature, but riding conditions are still good. Deer-hunting investigations continued and enforcement action was taken for an…
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February 15, 2023 0

CLC Performing Arts Center, Brainerd Community Theatre announce summer productions

The Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center and Brainerd Community Theatre areproud to announce two musical productions for summer 2023. High School Musical Jr., based on the hit Disney movie franchise, performs July 6-9, with an all-youth cast! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friendsand family while…
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February 15, 2023 0

Two Vehicle Crash West of Buckman

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 2-13-2023 at approximately 2:32 pm, their office received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 93rd Street and 260th Avenue, just west of Buckman, MN.   According to the Sheriff’s Office, twenty-nine-year-old Brian Dukowitz Jr. from Little Falls, MN was traveling southbound on 260th Avenue and a…
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February 14, 2023 0

Apply for turkey permits in Mille Lacs, Carlos Avery or Whitewater WMAs

Turkey hunters who want to take part in the spring hunting seasons have until the end of business today to apply for turkey hunting permits. The permits, along with a turkey license, are required for hunters over 18 to take part in the early spring season.the permits are good for the A-C spring hunting season…
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February 14, 2023 0