MN Lamb and Wool Convention Dec 9th & 10th
Minnesota Lamb and Wool Convention set for Alexandria, MN The Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers Association will host their annual convention on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Holiday Innin Alexandria, Minnesota.On Friday, the event starts with an interactive sheep tour at Dennis Lieser’s operation, near Belgrade, where he will showcase his…
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Winter load increases to begin on highways in the north frost zone on Dec. 9
ST. PAUL, Minn. – MnDOT will begin winter load increases on unrestricted highways in the north frost zone at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown at mndot.gov/loadlimits. Vehicles will be allowed to operate…
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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)
District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-12-05 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) reports most local lakes froze over during the week. Anglers were checked and some were starting to use ATVs out on the ice. Small-game hunters and trappers were also making use of walkable ice. CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) checked anglers and small-game hunters…
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Norman County Ag Day Set for January 11th
Ada, MN — Farmers, make sure to circle January 11th on the calendar. That’s when the Norman County Ag Day returns to the Ada Events Center. Otherwise known as the Crops, Seed, and Trade Show, the plans for the Norman County Ag Day are currently being finalized, but UMN Extension Educator for Norman County Heather…
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Mahnomen City Council News & Notes from December 5th Meeting
Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their first regular monthly meeting on Monday night, December 5th where they discussed future street projects, approved water tower bids, and more. Widseth Engineering presented their Street Study to the council at the meeting. The street study will give them a better understanding of which streets are…
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Epitome Energy Building Soybean Crush Facility in Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND — Epitome Energy announced on Monday night that they will be building their $400 million soybean crush facility in Grand Forks, rather than their originally planned site in Crookston. Plans for the 42 million bushel per year soybean crush plant have been held up by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the…
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Morrison County Sheriff’s respond to one vehicle crash
RELEASE FROM MORRISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 12-5-2022 at approximately 6:37 am, their office received a report of a one-vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Nature Road and 355th Avenue, approximately ten miles southeast of Buckman, MN in Morrill Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 42-year-old…
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Cross country ski in Minnesota state parks, forests with Great Minnesota Ski Pass
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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