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Conservation Officer Report – District 5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports the fresh dumping of snow was welcomed by snowmobilers, but the cold weather was not. Ice anglers on Sand Bay of Rainy Lake continue to have some success, but the cold weather has also damped their success. Time was also spent on equipment issues and fur registration, along…
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January 31, 2023 0

Border Bank has purchased Northern
Ag

David L. Felch, Chief Executive Officer of Border Bank, announced Border Bank has purchased NorthernAg, an insurance agency focused on improving the financial security of producers by providingrisk management tools, including crop insurance and marketing plans.Northern Ag will continue to operate business as usual, keeping the name “Northern Ag” andtheir offices in Thief River Falls,…
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January 31, 2023 0

American Sugarbeet Growers Association VP Talks Upcoming Farm Bill

Washington, D.C. — With thin margins between Democrats and Republican in the United State House of Representatives and Senate, what does that mean for the upcoming farm bill? Neil Rockstad of Ada, Vice President of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association, has been visiting with legislators this week as part of the ASGA’s Annual Meeting. He…
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January 31, 2023 0

Ada Police Chief Explains Why Filing Charges Make Take Several Months

Ada, MN — There’s been some questions and concerns in recent months as to why sometimes in Norman County it may take several months after an incident occurs for there to be any formal charges. Well Ada Police Chief Steve Hagar says it’s not for lack of effort from the officers investigating the incident or…
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January 31, 2023 0

Naytahwaush Nightriders Giving Back to Veterans & Hospice with Two Rides this Week

Naytahwaush, MN — The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club is doing their part to help out a couple of local causes this week. First by sponsoring a Veteran’s Ride this week and then their annual Hospice Ride this weekend. The club teamed up with the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation to host their first ever Veterans Ride,…
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January 31, 2023 0

2nd annual ‘Winter Wonderama’ to highlight fun during chilly start of year

Winter Wonderama, the Aitkin Chamber of Commerce’s mid-winter celebration, is planned for February 11 in Aitkin. This is the second year for this annual event. The Aitkin City Park will host activities ranging from ice bowling to an obstacle course for little ones to a possible scavenger hunt. From 4:30-6pm, the festivities will move over to the…
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January 31, 2023 0

Apply for turkey permits in Mille Lacs, Carlos Avery or Whitewater WMAs by Feb. 17

Turkey hunters have from Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Friday, Feb. 17, to apply for turkey hunting permits for the A-C spring hunting seasons in Mille Lacs and Carlos Avery wildlife management areas and the A-B seasons in Whitewater Wildlife Management Area. In addition to a turkey license, a permit is required for those hoping to…
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January 30, 2023 0

Morrison County Committee Meetings for the Week of January 30th

MEMBERS OF THE MORRISON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; EITHER AS A BOARD OR INDIVIDUALLY, WILL ATTEND THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS DURING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 29, 2023, TO FEBRUARY 4, 2023: Jan 30 – 5:30 pm               Extension Meeting, Extension Office Meeting Room, Little Falls, MN. Jan 31 – 9:00 am…
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January 30, 2023 0

Aitkin County accepts applications for the Revitalization Grant

Aitkin County has another business grant available, thanks to Federal Fiscal Recovery Funding. Grants ranging from $1000 to $5000 per application are open to applicants via the Aitkin County Business Revitalization Grant Program.  The grant fund is meant to help support local businesses by allowing them to upgrade/revitalize the outside presence of their business property in…
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