Tag: Minnesota

Area Drought Update 

Many Counties across the state continue to suffer from extreme drought conditions. On September 7 the U.S Drought Monitor updated their drought conditions and Cass, Hubbard, and Wadena Counties all received D3 classification which is described as an extreme drought. Parts of Beltrami County, and Itasca County also received D3 Classifications.  Other area counties also…
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September 8, 2023 0

Paqui pulls One Chip Challenge off shelves 

The chip manufacturer Paqui announced that they will be pulling their very popular “One Chip Challenge” product off of shelves after a teenager Massachusetts consumed the chip and died on September 1. The cause of death of the teen has not been released but some think that the “One Chip Challenge” could’ve been a factor. …
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September 7, 2023 0

RideMN1 biking across Minnesota 

On Sunday, September 10, RideMN1 will be starting their yearly journey across Minnesota on bike. Wally Mcfarlane of RideMN1 explains their organization and where they will be starting and ending their journey.  Mcfarlane highlighted the ride and all the stops they will be making along the way as well as the things that have to…
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September 5, 2023 0

Representative Fischbach Accepting Military Academy Nominations 

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is now accepting applications from 7th District residents who are interested in attending any of the United States Service Academies. One of the requirements for any of the U.S Service Academies is a Nomination from one of their Congressional Representatives.  For more information on how to apply for a nomination go to…
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September 4, 2023 0

Minnesota Republicans propose bill to alter law that caused the removal of school resource officers  

With many local law enforcement agencies like the Clay County Sheriff’s Office pulling school resource officers from area schools, many Republican Lawmakers across the State of Minnesota are calling on Governor Tim Walz to call a special session so lawmakers can change the recent legislation that caused Minnesota Law Enforcement agencies to pull school resource…
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August 30, 2023 0

Emerging Farmers’ Working Group seeking new members 

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Emerging Farmers’ Working Group has 8 openings and are seeking volunteers to fill those positions. Each position would hold a two year term, and the MDA asks that Minnesotans who are interested in making it easier for new and emerging farmers to create or sustain an agricultural business to apply. …
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August 28, 2023 0

Minnesota Department of Education Conducting Survey 

The Minnesota Department of Education is asking Minnesotans to participate in a survey to determine the resources necessary to implement “Indigenous Education for All” across the state of Minnesota.  Indigenous Education for All is part of the latest legislation that will educate all students in the State of Minnesota about the 11 Federally Recognized Tribal…
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August 23, 2023 0

Back to School Tax Savings  

With it being back to school season the Minnesota Department of Revenue wants to remind parents and guardians that they can save tons of money through tax write offs by saving their school expense receipts and reporting them on their taxes. This program has no income limits to qualify and is available to all parents…
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August 18, 2023 0

RideMN1 Biking Across Minnesota 

On Saturday, September 9 RideMN will be departing from Fertile for their annual ride across the state of Minnesota. The ride will start at Erickson Smokehouse in Fertile and conclude in Duluth 7 days later. Wally McFarlane of RideMN1 discusses their organization and what they’re raising awareness for.  The organization had to recently make a…
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August 18, 2023 0

Minnesota Department of Revenue sending out 2021 Tax Rebates 

According to the Minnesota Department of Health they have started sending tax rebate payments from the 2021 year to eligible Minnesota residents. The rebates come from the projected $17 billion budget surplus.  Payments include $520 for married couples filing a joint return with adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less, $260 for all other individuals…
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August 17, 2023 0