Category Archives: Community

Wolf-Dog Spotted in Northern MN
Researchers from the Voyageurs Wolf Project have shared intriguing footage of a unique canid that appears to be a possible "wolf-dog hybrid" spotted in northern Minnesota. This animal, which sports a ...
Aug 22, 2024

**Emergency Closure Announced for Early Teal Hunt at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge**
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued an emergency closure of the northern migratory bird hunt unit, known as Area C, at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. This closure is in effect during Minn...
Aug 21, 2024

**Becker County Plant, Pest & Gardening Clinics: Free Expert Advice**
With summer in full swing, questions about trees, shrubs, gardens, and lawns are plentiful. To help residents, the Becker County Extension Service offers free Plant, Pest, and Gardening Clinics every ...
Aug 20, 2024

**Minnesota DNR and Pheasants Forever Launch Hunter Mentor Challenge**
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Pheasants Forever are teaming up to encourage hunters to introduce new or returning hunters to the sport through the Hunter Mentor Challenge. Th...
Aug 20, 2024

**Otter Tail County Invites Applications for Opioid Settlement Funds**
Local organizations in Otter Tail County are encouraged to apply for up to $400,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds aimed at combating opioid and substance misuse. Community organizations can apply for up ...
Aug 20, 2024

Ride for a Cause: Join us for the 15th Annual Ole's Ride in Support of Hospice of the Red River Valley
Mark your calendars! The 15th Annual Ole's Ride will take place on Saturday, August 24th, dedicated to honoring the memory of Richard "Ole" Barten, who fought cancer until his passing in February 2011...
Aug 20, 2024

**Music and Laughs at Maplewood State Park This Thursday**
This Thursday, the Josh Hanson Veterans Memorial Picnic Shelter at Maplewood State Park will host an evening of "Music and Laughs" from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature performances by vocalis...
Aug 19, 2024

**Brown Bag Lunch Troll Talk at Becker County Museum**
Join Project 412's Amy Stearns for an engaging lunchtime presentation on the "Trolls in DL" public art project at the Becker County Museum on Wednesday (August 21st) from 12-1 p.m. Stearns will dive i...
Aug 19, 2024

**Minnesota Monitors COVID-19 Surge Through Wastewater Sampling**
The University of Minnesota is continuing to track the spread of COVID-19 across the state using wastewater sampling, as Minnesota experiences a notable surge in cases. According to the CDC, Minnesota...
Aug 19, 2024

**Minnesota Sees Surge in Whooping Cough Cases, with Adolescents Particularly Affected**
Minnesota is currently experiencing a significant surge in pertussis cases, commonly known as whooping cough, with patients ranging in age from one month to 86 years old. The increase is particularly ...
Aug 19, 2024