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Last updated: 2022-09-26 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked his field training assignment this week. The officers encountered numerous waterfowl hunters and anglers this week. Some very remote areas were worked. License, PFD, and waterfowl regulations were enforced. Most duck-hunter bags checked averaged two to three ducks, including green-winged teal, wood ducks, and mallards. CO Calie…
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Twin Valley, MN — It’s Homecoming Week for the schools of Norman County East and Ulen-Hitterdal, who each have their own activities and dress up days but will come together at the end of the week for a joint school dance on Friday. During the Norman County East School News this week, Principal Raina Askin…
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Halstad, MN — The Halstad Living Center Auxiliary invite the community to their annual Dumpling Dinner this Wednesday, September 28th from 5-7pm at the Halstad LRC. Lori Paulsrud of the Halstad Living Center says this is one of two annual fundraisers that the Auxiliary puts on. She adds that for more than three decades the…
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ADA, MN—There’s been quite a change at the Norman County Developmental Activities Center. DAC Executive Director Hiliary Chisholm says their building has been remodeled over the last six months. Chisholm says the DAC’s clients like the changes. Chisholm says the DAC building also has a new entrance and administrative office.
Ada, MN — The Ada Police Department is looking into a new form of non-lethal defense that they can use an alternative to deadly force. Interim Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says they are hoping to purchase PepperBall gun as new, non-lethal option to stop criminals or take control of a situation. Officer Hager explains…
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From Oct. 1, travelers entering Canada will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination, undergo testing, quarantine or isolation, or submit public health information to the government’s app or website, officials said Monday morning in Ottawa.Masking requirements on domestic planes and trains will also be lifted, and cruise passengers won’t be required to…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County Economic Development in 2022 has been part of the establishing revitalization efforts for the communities and businesses they serve. In a conversation we had with Economic Development Coordinator Mark Jeffers, he first noted they are working on establishing the “brand” of Aitkin County. With that message being put into place…
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Apply by December 8, 2022 St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) anticipates awarding up to $250,000 to demonstrate and publicize the energy efficiency, environmental benefit, or profitability of sustainable agricultural techniques or systems, from production through marketing. The Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Program’s Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant program will accept…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in the Canisteo Mine Pit, one of a series of legacy mine pits adjacent to the cities of Bovey and Taconite in Itasca County. The DNR and other cooperating entities are working together to address the zebra mussel infestation and contingency pumping…
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