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A recent drug bust in Aitkin County resulted in the seizure of marijuana laced with fentanyl and other class-A narcotics. The seizure and subsequent investigation was possible through the work of the Aitkin-Itasca-Mille Lacs Violent Crimes Enforcement Team, or AIM VCET. Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan: Ryan warned about the specific dangers of these types of drugs:…
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The Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office released details of a fatal snowmobile crash that happened Saturday afternoon just outside Wahkon. Sheriff Kyle Burton shared the information via the Mille Lacs County Facebook page. Just after 2pm Saturday, a 911 call was placed to report the accident. Deputies arrived in about 3 minutes and attempted lifesaving measures on…
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Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year have until March 15, 2023 to elect and enroll a contract. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these two safety net programs to provide vital income support to farmers experiencing…
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Area ladies are invited to join Cuyuna Regional Medical Center for “Female Desire 101: What’s the Latest,” an educational evening featuring a presentation by Obstetrician/Gynecologist Rachel Cady, M.D., on Thursday, March 16, at Roundhouse Brewery Events Center in Nisswa. According to Dr. Cady, a wide range of illnesses, physical changes, and medications can cause a…
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Fosston, MN — While there is still snow on the ground, the USDA Farm Service Agency is encouraging farmers and ranchers to make plans, get your financial documents in order, and apply for farm operating credit if needed. Julie Kolodji with FSA says Annual Operating Loans, which can be used for normal farm operating expenses.…
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Detroit Lakes, MN — The Minnesota DNR recently announced new regulations for gar, which is part of a broader effort to provide more value to species that have long been considered rough fish. Spearers, anglers and bowfishers are allowed to keep up to 10 gar – the toothy, prehistoric fish native to Minnesota waters –…
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Hawley, MN — Calling all Hawley-area artists! Hawley has been selected by the Lake Region Arts Council and West Central Initiative to receive an Artists on Main Street Grant. Throughout 2023, local artists, creatives, culture-bearers and makers from the Hawley area will be supported to implement small art projects and experiences that enhance Hawley’s downtown–creating…
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, on behalf of the Department of the Interior, along with co-trustees for natural resources, the 1854 Treaty Authority, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Trustees), invite public comment on the draft…
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