DNR reminds hunters to watch for wild ricers
during early waterfowl seasons
Minnesota waterfowl hunters taking part in early teal and goose hunting seasons in September need to be aware and cautious of wild rice harvesters, because wild rice is ripening at the same time as these early waterfowl hunting seasons. Minnesota’s experimental early teal season runs from Saturday, Sept. 3, through Wednesday, Sept. 7, with shooting…
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History Comes Alive During Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion
Rollag, MN — See the past come alive this weekend at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag! Every Labor Day weekend since 1954, generations of Threshermen and women get together to relive the tradition of the good ole’ days and bring the past to life for the enjoyment of young and old alike.…
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A Colorful Weekend Lies Ahead for Ogema Days
Ogema, MN — It’ll be a colorful weekend in Ogema for their annual Ogema Days! Enjoy two days of fun hosted by the Ogema Community Club and other partner organizations. Ogema Days will have a theme this year of “Let’s Paint the Town” and people are encouraged to dress colorful throughout the weekend, according to…
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McGregor School Board accepts resignation, begins process to find new Dean of Students
(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board held a Special Session on Monday, August 29th to accept the resignation of Dean of Students Ryan Dillner and began the process for his replacement. Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson did thank Dillner for his work for the School District. The Board reviewed the Dean of Students position and…
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Foundations Award Over $20K in Rural Poverty Grants
St. Cloud, Minnesota — The Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation jointly announced today that they’ve awarded seven grants, totaling $20,700 through the 2022 Rural Poverty Grant Round. Grant recipients are as follows:New Pathways, Inc. in Cambridge received $4,000 to help provide shelter and resources for families experiencing homelessness.Bridges of Hope in Brainerd…
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Rock Coaster Craft at the Aitkin Public Library
Create your very own coaster using river rocks during the Rock Coaster Craft event Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Aitkin Public Library. All materials will be provided. This event is recommended for ages 13 to adult. Registration is required for each participant and opens Aug. 30 on the events…
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New Technical Report Regarding Sustainable Groundwater Use in the Little Rock Creek Area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently completed a new technical report titled “Evaluation of Conceptual Groundwater-Use Management Actions”. This report describes several possible ways to use water differently next to Little Rock Creek that could improve stream flow conditions in the creek. High volume groundwater pumping in the area has increased over…
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Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs Area)
District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-08-29 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity and monitored pre-season hunting activity. Assistance was provided at the Enforcement Division?s confiscation auction and a hunter education class was held. CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) checked boating, ATV riding, and bear-baiting activity. Wild ricing activity was still slow. Training to…
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