At Monday evening’s meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, local artist Tamara Isfeld presented two public art projects aimed at beautifying the city. With council approval, both initiatives are set to move forward this summer.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting people to share their thoughts on a draft update of the state’s long-range plan for muskellunge.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Twins are once partnering to offer Minnesota DNR Days at select games in 2025. Anyone with a 2025 Minnesota fishing or hunting license can access a ticket package that includes a special edition Twins fishing cap with a ticket purchase.
Firearms turkey hunters who have an unused tag from an earlier hunt period can participate in the final hunt period from Wednesday, May 21, through Saturday, May 31. Hunters can also purchase a license for this period. Archery-only and youth ages 17 and younger are allowed to hunt during any period, including the final one. Hunters cannot purchase both a firearms and archery-only license.
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently approved a Governor-designated request from the State of Minnesota to expand SBA’s HUBZone program to cover the entirety of Otter Tail County and certain Census tracts in the counties of Becker, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs, and Roseau. This designation enables small businesses in high-unemployment, low-income areas to get HUBZone certified and be eligible for special set-aside federal government contracts.
We saw some frost over the weekend and earlier this week in parts of Minnesota. It always is a gamble this time of the year as the temperatures can range from the 80s and 90s for highs, to the 20s and 30s for overnight lows. Many people had to cover their plants or bring them inside earlier this week.
Archery in the Parks is hands-on instruction shooting a bow and arrow from certified instructors in a safe and supportive environment. Aim for a family adventure with kid-friendly equipment designed for beginners aged 8 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment is provided. Personal archery equipment is not allowed. This program is run as a stop by, first come first served program.
Four newly hatched chicks are now visible on the Minnesota DNR’s popular FalconCam (mndnr.gov/falconcam). The Nongame Wildlife Program’s camera is in a nesting box in downtown St. Paul and will once again provide an intimate look at peregrine falcons raising their young.
In preparation for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting recreation opportunities across the state park, recreation area and trail system.
Last week, Bert Raney Elementary School welcomed some very special guests. Under the supervision of staff from the Raptor Center, BRE students were able to see a merlin, a great horned owl, and a bald eagle live and up close. The Raptor Center staff spent the day at BRE sharing fun facts and details about each raptor.