CROOKSTON, MN— The State of Minnesota is offering a benefit for veterans who have recently served in the military. Polk County veterans service officer Kurt Ellefson has details. Ellefson talks about the difference between the three levels of bonuses. According to Ellefson, Minnesota has offered bonuses to veterans for many years. If you’re a veteran…
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As part of an adaptive approach to chronic wasting disease management statewide, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is broadening the options this year for hunters to get their deer tested for CWD. “Keeping Minnesota’s deer healthy remains a top DNR priority,” DNR Wildlife Section Manager Kelly Straka said. “The DNR’s commitment to sound surveillance…
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According to the county sheriff’s office, the derailment happened at about 7:47 p.m. The Canadian National Railway reported that it happened about seven miles north of Cook. Deputies said the train was northbound with 123 rail cars when 14 of them went off the tracks. Some of them, near the rear of the train, tipped…
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In the early 1970’s an upstart professional hockey league known as the World Hockey Association was formed to challenge the well-established and long-standing National Hockey League. The WHA set its sights on competing with the NHL for players, fans and dollars. The Minnesota Fighting Saints were one of the WHA’s original franchises, playing their games…
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Ada, MN — The Minnesota Wheat Growers Association and the Minnesota Farm Bureau are revamping an old program under a new name aimed at increasing leadership and advocacy skills at a state and national level. The Ag Leadership Network is based on the former Ag Peer Group of the Red River Valley. Whitney Pittman, Membership…
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Minnesota — The deadline to apply for the Minnesota Front Line Workers Bonus is fast approaching and Governor Tim Walz and other legislators are encouraging the hard-working Minnesotans who qualify to apply before its too late. The application period opened on June 8th and the deadline to apply is July 22nd. House Majority Leader Ryan…
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Minnesota — Beginning June 2, visitors with mobility disabilities can use an all-terrain track chair or an adaptive beach chair at six state parks throughout the state. The all-terrain track chairs enable visitors with mobility disabilities to explore non-accessible trails and other areas within state parks. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Assistant Commissioner Shannon Lotthammer…
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St. Paul, MN — District 4B Representative Paul Marquart joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program for the final time to recap this year’s Minnesota Legislative session. The session ended without some of the most important issues addressed, including a tax bill or many of the spending bills. Representative Marquart notes that they were able to pass…
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Minnesota — Memorial Day weekend is the start of the busy boating season in Minnesota and whether you are lounging on a pontoon or riding the rapids in a kayak, the Minnesota DNR is asking boaters to follow proper safety protocol and boating etiquette. Lisa Dugan, DNR Safety Outreach Coordinator encourages boaters to go through…
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St. Paul, MN — One of the first bills passed by the Minnesota Legislature this session will help give a boost Minnesota Veterans, and specifically post 9/11 veterans and Gold Star families. The legislature has appropriated $24 million towards service bonuses for those post 9/11 veterans and depending on their level of service, could receive…
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