Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)
CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) continued to check deer hunters and ATV-riding activity. Protected landings were starting to ice up but some anglers were still doing well during the late-season bite. The cold front also brought out duck hunters who were taking advantage of the Mille Lacs Lake open-water exemption. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) continued working…
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GERD Awareness Week coming November 20-26
The week of November 20-26 is national Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week. It comes just in time for Thanksgiving when many Americans may experience heartburn associated with overeating. However, if heartburn occurs more frequently, or is associated with additional symptoms, it may be GERD. An estimated one in every five American adults suffers from…
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Mahnomen School Board Recap
Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, November 14th. At the meeting the board reviewed and approved the annual audit. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek reported that the district remains to be in a strong financial position. The school board did also approve some changes to their budget…
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Spears, Beers, and Decoy Show Returns to Lean to Tavern this Saturday
Bejou, MN — Northern Spiked Darkhouse Spearing presents their 3rd annual Spears, Beers, and Decoy Show this Saturday, November 19th at the Lean To Tavern in Bejou. The show will run from 9am until 3pm and feature dozens of spearing and ice fishing related vendors all packed into the backroom of the Lean To Tavern,…
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Fertile City Council News & Notes from November 14th Meeting
Fertile, MN — The Fertile City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, November 14th. At the meeting the council discussed a quote to better insulate the city public works shop. City Clerk Stacey Erickson says they only had one quote and there was potential for a conflict of interest, so they will…
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EPHC Hosting Open House & Swedish Dinner During Light Up the Night and Lefse Fest in Fosston
Fosston, MN — The East Polk Heritage Center and participating Fosston businesses welcome you to their annual “Light up the Night and Lefse Fest this Friday, November 18th. “Light up the Night” is a years-long tradition that kicks off the holiday season on the Friday before Thanksgiving. The East Polk Heritage Center will be hosting…
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4th Annual Twin Valley Fish House Festival this Weekend
Twin Valley, MN — Finding ice thick enough to fish on by foot may still be a challenge heading into this weekend, but anglers throughout the area are still busy preparing their wheelhouses for their first expedition of the winter. No…not onto to the hard water, but the hard pavement of Main Street in Twin…
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