We’re approaching one year since it was announced that the Wild Rice Watershed District and Ada Borup West School were working together on establishing a school forest in western Norman County, but updates have been few and far between. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District says there have been some things holding up…
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Northwest Minnesota has many different opportunities to partake in recreational activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, and ATV riding thanks to thousands of acres in public lands. Despite this Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed says they unfortunately do have some issues of trespassing on watersheds, and private lands, and she reminds residents that these…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be conducting an updated statewide public waters inventory over the coming year, and landowners are encouraged to be on the lookout, as your property may be affected. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed Board explains. Jensen was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, which airs weekdays at…
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Deer hunting season has arrived, and the Wild Rice Watershed District (WRWD) is reminding hunters, and other recreationalists about the rules regarding access to WRWD properties. Tara Jensen of the WRWD reminds the public that these lands are not open to the public, and she explains why. Jensen also gave an update on the Perley…
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Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed appeared on Monday’s KRJB Kaleidoscope program to discuss the latest happening at the Wild Rice Watershed. One topic she discussed was permits and when the watershed wants them in by. Jensen also gave an update on the ongoing project that is the Perley Grade Raises. The Norman County…
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Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed joined us on Monday’s Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the August Budget and Levy hearing that was held during their August meeting. Jensen also gave an update on the 2022 Audit Proposal and what needs to be done. Jensen also said that the Wild Rice Watershed recently submitted a…
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Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed joined us on the KRJB Kaleidoscope to give an update on topics related to the Wild Rice Watershed. One of the projects Jensen gave an update on was the Goose Prairie Project. Jensen also gave an update on the 2023 Flood Repairs Project. Jensen discussed how the 2023…
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Perley, MN — All signs are pointing towards complete flood protection for the city of Perley as soon as next summer. The Wild Rice Watershed District has officially received grant approval from FEMA to complete the Highway 75 road raises through town. Without the grant, Perley residents would have had to wait for the Minnesota…
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