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Holdingford Mill Art Project Dedication – August 26, 2012

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The City of Holdingford is proud to announce the completion of the Holdingford Mill Art Project. On Sunday, August 26th at 11:30 a.m. the Mayor of Holdingford will host a dedication for its new art installation along the Lake Wobegon Trail one block west of City Hall. This marks the end of a two year long project oversaw by the Holdingford In Partnership Committee (H.I.P.). … [Read more...] about Holdingford Mill Art Project Dedication – August 26, 2012

Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway rights of way

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Placement of campaign signs and other unauthorized objects in state highway rights of way is prohibited under MN State Statute 160.27, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. In addition, campaign signs may not be placed on private property outside of the right of way limits without landowner consent. Highway rights of way include the driving lanes, inside and … [Read more...] about Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway rights of way

Two-week saturation patrol of passenger carrying vehicles August 13 – 27, 2012

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Buses, limousines and other passenger-carrying vehicles will be the focus during statewide saturation patrols scheduled from Aug. 13–27, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Saturation activities will range from traffic enforcement, driver/vehicle inspections, compliance reviews and educational outreach. The nationwide effort will take place along … [Read more...] about Two-week saturation patrol of passenger carrying vehicles August 13 – 27, 2012

Deer licenses now on sale; lottery applications due Sept. 6, 2012

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Deer hunting licenses are now available for purchase. Hunters who want an either-sex deer or special hunt permit for the coming season must apply by Thursday, Sept. 6, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hunters should carefully review the list of lottery areas, because many of these permit areas have not been lottery areas for a significant … [Read more...] about Deer licenses now on sale; lottery applications due Sept. 6, 2012