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Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
Minnesota farmers turn to regenerative agriculture to deal with climate extremes
COLD SPRING, Minn. — Farmers in Minnesota are in a tough spot. Climate extremes, things like floods and droughts, are hurting production and the state is asking them to cut emissions and do their best to farm sustainably. So what does that look like? At Derek Schmitz's farm in Cold Spring, they follow a set of land management principles known as regenerative agriculture — essentially trying to work with nature instead of against it to restore and enhance the ecosystem."The reason we moved to it is that it just made sense. Mother Nature always wins," Schmitz said.Just ask farmer John Willenbring....
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-July 15, 2024
CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports speaking at a lake association meeting. Time was also spent working AIS enforcement and checking boaters and anglers on local lakes. CO Andrew Ladzinski (Bemidji #1) spent time patrolling local lakes, OHV trails, and following up on various complaints. He continues to receive multiple nuisance bear calls, with bird feeders and garbage being the common problem. Enforcement action was taken for various watercraft violations, youth riding OHM?s (dirt bikes) on public roadways, with no safety certification, and angling without a license. Anglers report the fish bite is slow, with a few walleye seen in livewells.
Warning for 'storm chasers' following damaging hail
ST MICHAEL, Minnesota — Fast winds, hail, rain, thunder and lightning lit up parts of Minnesota this weekend. As many pick up the pieces from the severe weather, people in Big Lake reported "storm chasers" were out going door to door. The Better Business Bureau refers to storm chasers as illegitimate contractors that seek to exploit homeowners' victims of severe weather.
MN Office of Broadband Development: new portal, office hours, questions and answers about BEAD
Last week, I attended the MN Office of Broadband Development BEAD Challenge Information Session in New Ulm. Today I attended the same session online – mostly to hear the questions and answers from other attendees. (The videos below include the Q&A and presentation from Tom Karst’s section on the NTIA.)
With no DFL endorsement, race to replace longtime DFL rep from Winona is wide open
Editor’s note: The Reformer is covering the 15 or so races that will determine control of the Minnesota Legislature. For a primer on the battleground races, including loads of easy-to-read data on the districts, read our first story in the series. WINONA — Two Democrats and a Republican are vying to replace one of Minnesota’s longest-serving […] The post With no DFL endorsement, race to replace longtime DFL rep from Winona is wide open appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Bison Men’s Track & Field Team, Seven Individuals Named USTFCCCA All-Academic
The North Dakota State men's track & field team and seven of its individual student-athletes were honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as All-Academic performers, the organization announced this week. As a team, the Bison men recorded a cumulative grade point average of...
MSUM Announces 2024 Dragon Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
MSUM Announces 2024 Dragon Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. MSU Moorhead athletics is excited to announce the 2024 Dragon Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Six individuals and two teams highlight the yearly selections as the group will be honored at a ceremony on Friday, October 11. “I am excited to...
Local 10-year-old dominates each sport she plays; off to play hockey in Paris
FARGO (KVRR) – Mihaila McField is a multi-sport star, competing in hockey, shot put and hammer throw. This 10-year-old has been dominant across these sports. “They just make me happy. I’m good at sports, it’s just fun. I love winning.” said McField. She will be representing...
Fargo Blake Shelton superfan gets a surprise at her 50th concert
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -You might remember last week when we introduced you to a Fargo woman named Linda Lake. She was going to her 50th Blake Shelton concert Friday at the Red River Valley Fair. She was there! You could spot her in the front row and smiling...
Perry and Walizer advance in the Fargo Nationals
FARGO, ND- Central Mountain Wildcats Dalton Perry and Griffin Walizer both won their first two bouts and advanced into the Round of 32 in the National Junior Freestyle Tournament at the Fargodome at North Dakota University. Perry is the 10th seed at 138 pounds and he opened with a 10-0...
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