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2025 W.C. Heiam Foundation Benefit
On August 24, nearly 150 people joined the W.C. Heiam Medical Foundation 32nd annual benefit in support of Cook Hospital & Care Center.
Paul Bunyan Communications now offering DIRECTV
As more customers look to Paul Bunyan Communications for fast, reliable internet and entertainment options, the cooperative has just announced its new relationship with DIRECTV. As a retailer of DIRECTV, Paul Bunyan Communications GigaZone broadband customers can watch local, national and premium channels anytime, anywhere on their phone, tablet or television.
Reminder: Deer lottery application deadline is Sept. 4
Firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area with an antlerless permit lottery designation must purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 4.
Waterfowl hunting seasons on the horizon
Minnesota waterfowl seasons are around the corner, and hunters have a wide variety of opportunities to look forward to in 2025, with seasons starting Saturday, Sept. 6. Early teal season runs Saturday, Sept. 6 through Wednesday, Sept. 10, with shooting hours from sunrise to sunset.
MN Housing approves $123 Million in rental assistance grants
The Minnesota Housing board of directors recently approved more than $123 million in rental assistance for low-income families throughout Minnesota. Fifty local, regional and Tribal administrators will receive two-year grants to provide direct assistance to eligible families.
Second Harvest Recognizes 15th Anniversary of its BackPack Program
More than 1.5 million weekend meals have been provided to NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin children since its start in 2010.
Crop progress across the country
By Jason Vance The USDA has released another round of crop reports and progress continues even with a mix of weather trends. Corn “We’ve had a lot of rain in…
Drought report mostly good news
By Jason Vance The USDA has released the final edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor for the month of July, which has mostly good news except on the Western front.…