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Harvest up by less than a percent Minnesota firearms hunters registered 70,724 deer during the first two days of deer season, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Preliminary numbers from opening weekend show that the number of deer registered was essentially the same as from 2016. Of the deer harvested, 57 percent were bucks, compared to 67 percent of the first … [Read more...] about Hunters register 70,724 deer during first weekend of season

ST. PAUL, Minn. – November is the peak time for deer-vehicle crashes in the state, so motorists should watch for them and drive cautiously, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The main reason for the increase in vehicle crashes is that the deer mating season occurs in November. Increased deer movement coupled with a reduction in daylight hours increase … [Read more...] about November is peak month for deer-vehicle crashes

  ST. PAUL, Minn. – The state’s nearly 200 roundabouts are reducing serious injuries and saving lives, according to a new study released by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.  “Overall, roundabouts in Minnesota are performing well,” said Derek Leuer, traffic safety engineer. “In most cases, modern roundabouts compare favorably in safety and operational … [Read more...] about MnDOT study: Roundabouts reduce serious injuries, save lives in Minnesota

The Morrison County Sheriff ‘s Office reports that on 11-03-2017 at approximately 11:27 am, their office received a report of a one vehicle rollover accident with injuries near the address of 31492 Quest Road, in Pulaski Township, northeast of Harding. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 40 year old Jacob Fladung of Litchfield, MN was traveling east on Quest Road in a 2005 … [Read more...] about Morrison County November 3, 2017

STAPLES, MN - The Southwest Regional Development Commission (SWRDC) and Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) along with Rural MN Energy Board, are interested in knowing your thoughts about a residential solar financing model. Over the past decade, alternative energy products and services including solar systems have seen a significant increase in interest and as a … [Read more...] about Region Five Development Commission Partners With Southwest Regional Development Commission to Explore Potential Demand of Residential Solar Financing