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Awe-Inspiring Beauty: Central Minnesota’s Unforgettable Northern Lights Experience
Friday, May 10th, 2024 beginning around 10 pm into the early morning hours of Saturday, May 11th, 2024, people all over central Minnesota were staying up late to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights that were expected to present a spectacular light show, due to predictions by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
Where Are the Best Campgrounds in Central Minnesota?
We’re ready. We, residents of Minnesota are ready to go all in on being outside for the summer. This past weekend the fishing was lively and the amount of people getting outdoors was at a high level also. I was strolling through one of the St. Cloud Facebook groups...
Awe-Inspiring Beauty: Central Minnesota’s Unforgettable Northern Lights Experience
Friday, May 10th, 2024 beginning around 10 pm into the early morning hours of Saturday, May 11th, 2024, people all over central Minnesota were staying up late to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights that were expected to present a spectacular light show, due to predictions by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
Why You May See Brown Colored Bears in Minnesota
There has been numerous black bear sightings in Central Minnesota this spring. I was joined by Assistant Director and Biologist Spencer Peter from the North American Bear Center and Northwoods Ecology Hall in Ely, Minnesota. He says the DNR draws the line just north of the twin cities and around St. Cloud as the southern most spots in the state bears can be found. The vast majority of the bears in Minnesota can be found in northern Minnesota with Orr, Minnesota as the location with the most. Orr is located just south of International Falls in northeastern Minnesota. Peter says there have been bear sighting recently in the Twin Cities area as well in the Ham Lake area. Peter suggested that the reason why more bears have been spotted in Central Minnesota include growth in the population of bears in the state, food and habitat, and more cameras to catch bear sightings.
Why You May See Brown Colored Bears in Minnesota
There has been numerous black bear sightings in Central Minnesota this spring. I was joined by Assistant Director and Biologist Spencer Peter from the North American Bear Center and Northwoods Ecology Hall in Ely, Minnesota. He says the DNR draws the line just north of the twin cities and around St. Cloud as the southern most spots in the state bears can be found. The vast majority of the bears in Minnesota can be found in northern Minnesota with Orr, Minnesota as the location with the most. Orr is located just south of International Falls in northeastern Minnesota. Peter says there have been bear sighting recently in the Twin Cities area as well in the Ham Lake area. Peter suggested that the reason why more bears have been spotted in Central Minnesota include growth in the population of bears in the state, food and habitat, and more cameras to catch bear sightings.
Awe-Inspiring Beauty: Central Minnesota’s Unforgettable Northern Lights Experience
Friday, May 10th, 2024 beginning around 10 pm into the early morning hours of Saturday, May 11th, 2024, people all over central Minnesota were staying up late to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights that were expected to present a spectacular light show, due to predictions by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
Cass County to Hold Public Hearing on Digital Signage Moratorium: Get Involved!
The Cass County Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing on June 10, 2024, to discuss Ordinance 2024-03. This ordinance calls for a study period and a temporary halt on digital and electronic signs in the county. The meeting will be held at the Land Department Building in Backus, MN, starting at 9:30 AM.
MnDOT Highway 371 and 34 Walker Corridor Study seeks public input on preferred alternative
BEMIDJI — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking the public to complete a survey and provide input on the preferred alternatives proposed for Highways 371 and 34 in Walker. The project study has been underway since August 2023. The Community Review Panel (CRP) has met three times, providing feedback and input on the corridor. During public outreach last fall, the following priority areas were identified as the greatest need: ...
Trishaw rides given at Lions 5M9 cabinet meeting
The Walker Lions hosted the 5M9 Cabinet meeting Sunday that included giving rides on the Trishaw. Approximately 50 Lions enjoyed a dinner of stuffed ravioli, Caesar salad, and bread stick catered by Lion Chris Thompson and Walker Lions. The meeting was chaired by outgoing District Governor Linda Ahlbrecht-Norby. Ahlbrecht-Norby talked about “Changing the Hearts of Lions” and also gave everyone some ideas to carry back to their individual clubs to promote “Lionism.” District 5M9 is situated in central Minnesota and consists of 62 Lions and four Leos Clubs. District 5M9 Lions has clubs in Aitkin, Becker, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Ottertail, Northern Todd, Wadena, and Wilkin counties.
Where Are the Best Campgrounds in Central Minnesota?
We’re ready. We, residents of Minnesota are ready to go all in on being outside for the summer. This past weekend the fishing was lively and the amount of people getting outdoors was at a high level also. I was strolling through one of the St. Cloud Facebook groups...
🚧 Construction Update: Roadwork on MN 34 near Park Rapids
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued an advisory concerning ongoing road construction between Witter Avenue and County Highway 48, approximately 8 miles west of Park Rapids. A Waze user reported the construction, and the information has been relayed through the MnDOT's 511MN service. While details have been provided by the navigation app, MnDOT highlights that the accuracy of this data cannot be fully guaranteed. Motorists in the vicinity of the 55001 MN 34, Osage, in Becker County are advised to exercise caution and to expect potential delays due to the construction activities in the area. Updates will follow as more information becomes available, ensuring that local residents and commuters are kept informed about the road conditions and any significant changes to the traffic situation.
Help for Central Minnesota Residents Comes Together Monday
Times are tough for a lot of people right now. For many, they are trying to just get by and do the best they can. But that’s not enough for some people and they need a helping hand. It’s a regular occurrence on any of the area Facebook pages that someone is reaching out asking for some kind of assistance, whether it be in finding a place to live for them and their kids or seeking a place to find food to help them have enough to feed their families.
Hometown Pest Control is new Chamber member
The newest member of the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is Hometown Pest Control, owned by Andy Erickson of Walker. Andy moved to the area in 2013 as a member of Pike Bay Police Department before switching positions to fulltime with the Walker Police Department. Looking for additional work, he purchased Mosquito Be Gone and began treating residential and commercial properties for mosquitos and wood ticks. With the help of some amazing employees, he then expanded again. He purchased North Star Pest Control’s Cass County area, which enables him to spray residences and businesses for all insect and pests that including spiders, ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, Asian beetles, boxelder bugs and more. With the success of insect pest control, the company expanded again into mice control and bat removal, live trapping and nuisance trapping of animals. Andy had to change the name of his company to accommodate all these new changes, so Hometown Pest Control was founded. He hopes to continue to serve the Walker and surrounding areas for a long time. Andy Erickson is pictured with Chamber Director Cindy Wannarka holding the First Business Dollar.
Neighbor Helping Neighbor community clean-up in Hackensack
The Game Changers Beautification Team and Union Congregational Church are partnering for the third annual city-wide spring clean-up May 17 and 18 in Hackensack. If you have outside yard projects such as leaf raking, bush trimming, debris pick up or appliances to haul away and you live within the city limits of Hackensack, send in the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Clean-up form that you received in the mail. Clean-up forms are also available at Hackensack City Hall, 208 First Street N. All projects are voluntary and...
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