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RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds Minnesotans that the Great Minnesota Ski Pass, which allows cross-country skiers of all levels to enjoy the extensive state ski trail system, is available for purchase. “Many Minnesotans love to embrace winter, and cross-country skiing is a wonderful opportunity to explore…
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Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) checked deer and grouse hunters this past week, as well as trappers and anglers. Ice conditions vary from open water to 5 inches, at the most. Best also gave two snowmobile safety talks for classes held in Pequot Lakes and Emily. CO…
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RELEASE FROM USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to establish and operate Agriculture Innovation Centers. These centers provide technical and business development assistance to agricultural producers seeking to market or produce value-added products. USDA is making $8…
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RELEASE FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: The state is urging people on Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare to keep their contact information updated so they can receive important renewal information for their health insurance. These programs rely on postal mail to communicate with enrollees, who risk losing their health insurance if they cannot be…
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Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter gave us important information about winter weather closure plans for the district. The first point of contact is the Infinite Campus notification system: Part of what makes that system work is the information parents provide ahead of time: The decision to call a weather day or delay is based…
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We spoke with Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs recently. She shared some exciting opportunities for folks to get fit at any age, targeting specific goals: They have a class option that’s short-term, too: Jacobs mentioned a class specifically geared toward staying fit in later life, and expressed gratitude toward the class facilities: Jacobs…
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By statute, the opening date for Minnesota’s snowmobile trails is Dec. 1 but most of the state’s trails need more snow before they can be groomed for use, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Several conditions must be met before trails are groomed and safe: “It’s a big job for local volunteers and…
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting grant applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program to help people in rural and tribal communities access remote education and health care resources. The DLT program helps fund real-time, interactive distance learning, and telemedicine services in rural and…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Back by popular demand, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is pleased to once again invite the public to help name another round of eight snowplows – one for each MnDOT district in the state. Past winners include creative names like Betty Whiteout, Plowy McPlowFace, Ctrl Salt Delete, Snowbi Wan Kenobi and The Truck Formerly…
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