USDA Invests $10 Million in High-Speed Internet for People in Rural Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 16, 2023 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Minnesota State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced an investment of $10 million to bring high-speed internet access to people living and working in rural Minnesota. Today’s investments include funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides a historic $65 billion to…
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National list of rural health care execs includes Riverwood CEO
A recent issue of Becker’s Hospital Review features Riverwood Healthcare Center CEO Ken Westman on its national list of “80 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know” for 2023. This list highlights 80 top executives from rural hospitals across the United States with one other Minnesota CEO, Jake Redden of Madelia Health, featured. The Becker’s article cites…
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Corey Medina and Brothers to Perform LLCC Scholarship Concert
PALISADE, MINN. – February 16, 2023 – Long Lake Conservation Center presents Corey Medina and Brothers with special guest Bruce Archer at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at the Ripple Center in downtown Aitkin. The concert is a Long Lake Conservation Foundation scholarship fundraiser. Proceeds pay for scholarships for students to attend outdoor adventure camps,…
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Fosston Arts Center Hosts “Peddlers Cure-Alls To Secret Liquor Halls”
FOSSTON, MN—There’s a connection between the Prohibition era and an old Fosston business that will be the subject of a presentation Sunday night, February 19 at the Fosston Arts Center. It’s called “Peddlers’ Cure-Alls to Secret Liquor Halls.” Bonnie Stewart with the East Polk Heritage Center has details. The talk will give details about how…
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Crow Wing County Board approves Short Term Rental License Agreement
On Tuesday, the Crow Wing County Board approved a short term rental licensing agreement, meaning any city or township doing its own zoning can contract with the county to regulate short-term rentals. Crow Wing County began a short-term rental ordinance in 2021, defining the responsibilities of people who rent a home, cabin or place where sleeping…
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USDA Offers Additional Incentives for Historically Underserved Producers
Ada, MN — If you are a Historically Underserved Producer, there may be certain USDA programs that have increased benefits or reduced fees and premiums. James Kruize, Norman County FSA Executive Director, says historically underserved producers include beginning farmers, veteran beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, and limited resource producers. If you do fall…
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Halstad City Council News & Notes from February 13th Meeting
Halstad, MN — The Halstad City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, February 13th at the HTC Meeting Room. It was a shorter meeting without much on the agenda, but there were a few updates from their Landmark property. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson reported that they are still seeking to hire someone…
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Fertile-Beltrami School Board Approves Bids Summer Projects
Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 14th. At the meeting, the school board accepted bids for a handful of summer projects. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says the projects include some classroom remodels and other smaller renovations. Another major renovation project will also be in the works…
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Conservation Officer Report District-5
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports time was spent at Camp Ripley for the Enforcement Division?s annual awards and training program. The weekend was spent monitoring a variety of outdoor activities, including snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing, shed hunting, and walking as the warm weather brought out lots of people. Enforcement action was taken for…
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