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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

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The first of what may be several proposals to increase license fees for hunting and fishing in Minnesota was heard March 15th in the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee of the House. Without some kind of increase, according to officials of the DNR, its Game and Fish Account will drop below the break-even point sometime next year. Under the plan reviewed last … [Read more...] about Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Burning restrictions take effect March 26 for much of central and northern Minnesota

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Fire danger in most of Minnesota is expected to increase rapidly in the coming week, as the snow continues to melt and winds dry the dead standing grass and brush in open areas. Because of this danger, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will place burning restrictions over much of the state starting March 26, with more areas included later. Spring fire … [Read more...] about Burning restrictions take effect March 26 for much of central and northern Minnesota

St. Francis Parish Presents Journey with Jesus to Calvary

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The cast and crew are busy at work practicing and “fine tuning” the play to be presented Palm Sunday weekend at St. Francis Parish. This play is uniquely different in that it was written by a parishioner and is not a typical “passion play.” Well over 50 parishioners are involved in the production and many admit that the production has really “inspired” them. “Journey With … [Read more...] about St. Francis Parish Presents Journey with Jesus to Calvary

Swanville Schools Athletes of the Month

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Swanville High School is pleased to announce its February Athletes of the Month. Tren Dinius, son of Janal and Allen Kruzel, is the Boys’ Basketball Athlete of the Month, and Nikki Primus, daughter of Kristin and Bill Primus, is the Girls’ Basketball Athlete of the Month. Coaches’ Comments: “Tren Dinius is second on the team in scoring averaging 10.8 points per game and … [Read more...] about Swanville Schools Athletes of the Month

Upsala Area Schools Jr. High February Student of the Month

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The Upsala School staff is proud to honor Kendra Lange as Upsala School’s February Junior High Student of the Month. Kendra is the eighth grade daughter of Dean and Donna Lange. Kendra is an active member of her school community. She is a valuable member of the junior high basketball and volleyball teams and is involved in student council and drama. She also made the A honor … [Read more...] about Upsala Area Schools Jr. High February Student of the Month