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BURNING RESTRICTIONS IN THE CROOKSTON FIRE DISTRICT

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proactively transitioned the entire State of Minnesota into burning restrictions consistent with Gov. Tim Walz’s executive orders. Currently, recreational fires are permissible, but open burning will require a permit within city limits, according to Crookston Firefighter Justin Johnson. “If there is a burning

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MINNESOTA DNR PLACES THE ENTIRE STATE UNDER BURNING RESTRICTIONS

Consistent with Governor Tim Walz’s executive orders to help ensure the health and safety of all Minnesotans, the Department of Natural Resources is proactively moving to burning restrictions immediately after snowmelt to reduce the potential for wildfire and emergency response. Burning restrictions apply to the counties where DNR administers open burning. The burning restrictions map indicates accurate

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DNR CONSERVATION OFFICER TOM HUTCHINS HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING CAREER PERFORMANCE

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer (CO) Tom Hutchins has been named the 2020 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year, an annual award presented to an officer for outstanding overall career performance. Enforcement Division Director Rodmen Smith presented Hutchins the award last week at the division’s annual awards ceremony and training conference at Camp

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UMC WILL HOST FLY FISHING FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP JANUARY 16

On Thursday, January 16, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., the University of Minnesota Crookston will host a fly fishing workshop. This workshop is free, however pre-registration is recommended given that space is limited. This workshop is open to the public, ages 12 and up. The workshop will take place in UMN Crookston’s Wellness Center. Click

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