DNR accepting applications for CO Prep program, plans open houses
The DNR Enforcement Division currently is recruiting candidates without previous law enforcement experience to apply for its CO Prep program. In order to apply, candidates need at least a two-year degree. The CO Prep program provides them the necessary education to become licensed peace officers and attend the Conservation Academy at Camp Ripley. Successful applicants…
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Tribal CWD surveillance contributes to statewide effort
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and tribal nations are working closely together to respond to the threat of chronic wasting disease. “Like the DNR, tribal nations are concerned about CWD,” said Tanya Roerick, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe wildlife biologist. “Deer are a culturally important species and a main source of meat for many…
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DNR reminds anglers of upcoming deadline to remove shelters from the ice
Many anglers removed their fish houses from the ice in advance of last week’s winter storm. People who haven’t yet done so should make plans to meet upcoming deadlines, and all anglers – whether they’re fishing from a shelter or not – should leave only an imprint in the snow or ice when they head…
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Spring Cattail Burns in Voyageurs National Park
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN: Voyageurs National Park staff will conduct prescribed burns inselected wetlands in and near Black Bay Narrows, Cranberry Bay, and Alder Creek in Rainy Lakeand Tom Cod, Irwin, and Daley Bays in Kabetogama Lake. Activities include burning floating androoted invasive hybrid cattails as well as other wetland areas to remove dead vegetation, rejuvenatewetland…
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City of Ada Expanding Opportunities for Community Donations
Ada, MN — The City of Ada is willing to help support your class trip or church group, if you’re willing to put in a little bit of work. With approval from the city council, the City of Ada can donate up to $500 for community projects and fundraisers for community needs from their gambling…
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Weather & Trail Conditions Pristine Ahead of Busy Snodeo Weekend for Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club
Naytahwaush, MN — The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club invites everyone to hit the trails and come support their 53rd annual Snodeo this weekend on North Twin Lake. Enjoy the professional cross country racing from the Cor Powersports Series and KC Pro West Youth Snowmobile racing both Saturday and Sunday at 9am, the Dawn Kirsh Memorial…
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Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Selects Jordan Spaeth as New Superintendent
Waubun, MN — The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board has chosen to hire within for their next school Superintendent. The board interviewed their top three Superintendent candidates last week and have agreed to offer the position to current Assistant Principal and Activities Director Jordan Spaeth. He has verbally accepted the position. Interim Superintendent Todd Cameron, who…
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Fake GeekSquad E-Mail Leads to $30,000 Scam in Polk County
Fosston, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning community members about scammers once again after a resident was duped out of nearly $30,000 recently. Polk County Sheriff Investigator Justin Swan joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program recently to discuss the incident. In this particular case, Investigator Swan says they tricked the victim…
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Sheriff Guida talks snowmobile crashes on Aitkin County reads
There have been a number of snowmobile accidents in Aitkin County and the surrounding counties this winter. Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida described some safety impediments like reduced vision and recklessness: Guida had an old-school suggestion for mitigating road crashes: The full conversation with Sheriff Guida, in which he also talked about ice fishing safety and other…
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