The results of the 2020 census show the population of St. Louis County increased by five people in the last 10 years. Yet there was enough of a movement of population within the county to require minor shifts in boundaries for several of the county’s seven commissioner districts.
The Forest Hill Cemetery Association Board will discuss a draft “Sustainable Landscaping, Beautification and Maintenance Plan” and the 2022 annual budget when it gathers for its quarterly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Room 202 in Backus Community Center.
Citing the benefits of a healthy reciprocal border crossing relationship, Congressman Pete Stauber this week urged Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reinstate the Remote Area Border Crossing program.
Concerned the low mileage rate tax deduction for volunteer drivers is impacting needed community volunteerism, more than 80 Minnesota organizations and Congressman Pete Stauber are pushing for passage of the Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2022.
It is Earth Day! Take time to appreciate the place you live. Get outside for a walk, a bike ride or start some seeds indoors to plant outside later.
Violet’s Floyd Chapter 8 In the fall, the Kielczewski family-built doghouses on the trap line; they had hay beds and hung burlap over the doors. Floyd testified that five dogs made a nice team; they made dog food out of bran shorts, fat and fish then froze it to take along on the trap line.
“Now is a good time to remove bird feeders and clean up any remaining seed and waste. This simple act can help reduce the chances of conflicts with springtime emerging animals, namely black bears but also other hungry critters.”
Question: I have heard some talk about HEAT patrols that the State Patrol is a part of. Can you explain what this is? Answer: HEAT stands for Highway Enforcement for Aggressive Traffic (HEAT).
All vessels crossing the Kettle Falls Portage from Rainy Lake to Namakan Lake will be decontaminated by trained staff beginning May 13, reports Voyageurs National Park staff. Superintendent Bob DeGross spoke to the Koochiching County Board April 12 about the plan, which is in response to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers, or larvae, in Rainy Lake’s Black Bay in late 2021.
As many people are starting to plant their own gardens again, some may be wondering, how do I get my children involved? How can I interest them in growing vegetables and fruit? What activities can help grow their interest?