Tag: Wild Rice Watershed District

Wild Rice Watershed reminds hunters to stay off private lands 

Northwest Minnesota has many different opportunities to deer hunt on thousands of acres of public lands. Despite this Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed says they unfortunately do have some issues of trespassing,  and she reminds residents that these lands are not open to public use, without permission. People with questions can contact the…
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November 12, 2025 0

Wild Rice Watershed Update 

It’s been almost a year since the Ada Borup West School and Wild Rice Watershed District announced plans to kickstart a school forest program. Since then progress has been slow, but the Wild Rice Watershed recently took a step forward in the project becoming a reality. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells…
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August 19, 2025 0

Wild Rice Watershed District holding Budget/Levy Hearing 

The Wild Rice Watershed District will be holding their annual Budget and Levy Meeting on Wednesday morning. Tara Jensen of the Wild River Watershed District says all are invited to attend, and have their opinions heard.  Again that’s Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM at the Wild Rice Watershed District office in Ada.


August 12, 2025 0

Perley Grade Raises Update 

The Perley Grade Raises have been a major talking point in Norman County over the last couple years, and the project recently hit a major milestone in its completion. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more.  Jensen also tells us what’s next for the project, as well as the project’s deadline. …
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July 22, 2025 0

Perley Grade Raises Project Update 

Construction on the Perley Grade Raises resumed this spring, and the project continues to move along. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District gives us an update on the project, and any detours that travelers need to be aware of.  While weather for the most part hasn’t been ideal for area farmers, Jensen says…
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June 17, 2025 0

Perley Grade Raises project progressing well 

Construction is currently underway in Perley, as phase one of the Perley Grade Raises Project resumed earlier this Spring. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District says things are “progressing well”, and she gives an update on the project.  Jensen also reminds travelers about some upcoming detours that will be going into effect soon. …
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May 19, 2025 0

Perley Grade Raises project resumes Monday 

After taking a break due to winter, Phase Two of the Perley Grade Raises project is resuming on Monday. Tera Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed says travelers can expect to see a detour when traveling through Perley.  Over the next couple months, there’s going to be a lot of work being done around Perley,…
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April 25, 2025 0

26th Annual Joint Conference Kicks off today

The 26th Annual Red River Watershed Management Board and the Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group Joint Conference kicks off today, and the Wild Rice Watershed District will have representation in attendance. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more about the event. Sticking with Wild Rice Watershed District news,…
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March 18, 2025 0