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REGULAR MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

2022/08-15 Motion by Adee, seconded by Sjoblom to approve the agenda with additions anddeletions. Voting yes: Sjoblom, Pavleck, Skoe. Motion carried.2022/08-16 Motion by Sjoblom, seconded by Skoe to approve the minutes from the August 92022 regular meeting. Voting yes: Sjoblom, Pavleck, Adee and Skoe. Motion carried.2022/08-17 Motion by Adee, seconded by Sjoblom to approve Courthouse…
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August 30, 2022 0

Hunters asked not to shoot ear-tagged,
radio-collared research bears

The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Thursday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is once again asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears. These bears are marked with distinctively large, colorful ear tags and wear radio collars. Researchers with the DNR are monitoring 25 radio-collared black bears across the state, especially…
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August 30, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Report District-5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports time was spent instructing at Camp Ripley Academy 21 for sport fishing enforcement. Bear baiting was monitored throughout the station, as was ATV activity. Phone calls about nuisance animals and ATV-related questions were handled as well. CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports spending time this past week…
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August 30, 2022 0

9th Annual Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Ride

Bagley, MN — Fire up the bike and help support our veterans during the 9th annual Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Ride this Saturday, September 3rd. The ride will start and end at the American Legion in Bagley with kickstands up at Noon. The cost is $25 per bike and $10 per passenger, which includes a…
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August 30, 2022 0

Ada Police to Have Increased Presence Around School

Ada, MN — With school returning to session next week, the Ada Police Department is asking motorists to be extra cautious and follow the rules of the road around town and specifically around the school. Interim Ada Police Chief Steve Hagar says they consistently have had issues with people not coming to a full stop…
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August 30, 2022 0

New Owners of Historic Maple Lake Pavilion to Host End of Summer Bash with Car Show, Music, and More

Mentor, MN — For more than 90 years, the Maple Lake Pavilion has been a lakes area headquarters for music, entertainment, and community gatherings. Now the Pederson family, the 4th owners of the historic facility, is hoping to continue to keep that spirit going and continue with new traditions as well after taking it over…
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August 30, 2022 0

No End In Sight: For Boating Season

SPRINGFIELD, Va. Aug. 29, 2022 – With gas prices continuing to fall and the summer boating season coming to a close, more boaters are expected to take to the water this Labor Day holiday. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the nation’s largest advocacy, services and safety group with more than 800,000 dues-paying…
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August 29, 2022 0

More Minnesota families eligible for food assistance

More Minnesota families struggling with grocery bills will soon be able to get help buying healthy food through SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. When the program’s gross income limit increases on Sept. 1, an additional 1,400 households may become eligible for SNAP or may continue receiving their existing SNAP assistance, even if their income…
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August 29, 2022 0

Harvest slot relaxed for fall walleye fishing on Mille Lacs

Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will see a relaxed harvest slot for walleye fishing beginning Thursday, Sept. 1. As announced in March of this year, the one-fish walleye limit will resume on Mille Lacs on Sept. 1. In an expansion of the harvest slot announced in mid-August, fall anglers will be able to harvest one…
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