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Polk County Administrator Chuck Whiting updated preliminary budgets Tuesday morning at the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting. The board was informed of potential cost changes regarding employee health insurance and what that may cost. “Health insurance for most of our groups came in. It doesn’t affect the budget, but it does affect the employees,” […]
Morning Nature Walk Monday, August 28, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Meet in front of Forest Inn (across from Douglas Lodge). Enjoy the benefits of nature on this morning walk. Explore what’s blooming and living along the trail and learn some health benefits of nature walks. Walking distance is around one mile, and
Meandering through the Minnesota State Fair for many visitors means stopping by the fishpond at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources building and grounds, where visitors can see about 40 fish species up close. This year, lesser-known fish are getting special attention from the Minnesota DNR and others who are increasingly interested in these sometimes
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobblehead of Olympic cross-country skier Jessie Diggins, the most decorated American cross-country skier ever. The bobblehead is being released in conjunction with her 32nd birthday tomorrow. The special edition bobblehead is being produced in conjunction with Diggins. Decked out in a blue ski suit with green bib No. 14,
More than 125 U.S. Air Force Airmen and C-130 Hercules from the Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing will deploy to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility this week. “It’s exciting to head off and perform our federal mission,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brandon Moore, Commander of the 109th Airlift Squadron. “We
The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Friday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is again asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears. These bears are marked with distinctively large, colorful ear tags and wear radio collars. Researchers with the Minnesota DNR are monitoring 35 radio-collared black bears across the state, especially
