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Time to buy fishing and hunting licenses

It’s the time of year when hunters and anglers need to buy new fishing and hunting licenses, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Minnesota fishing, hunting and trapping licenses for 2020 are now expired. Licenses for 2021 are now available wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, online at mndnr.gov/buyalicense (link is external) and by telephone at 888-665-4236. New licenses are required for 2021 hunting and fishing seasons. Current ice shelter licenses, though, are valid through Friday, April 30.

Reminder: Deer feeding ban in effect

Deer feeding and attractant restrictions remain in place in Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott and Washington counties. These counties were added on July 1, 2020, to the bans already in place in the following counties affected by chronic wasting disease: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena and Winona. Keeping food and attractants away from deer helps limit interaction and close contact among deer that can spread chronic wasting disease, especially this time of year when ...

DNR accepting applications for fisheries and wildlife advisory committees

Minnesotans can apply to serve on committees that advise the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about fisheries and wildlife topics. The DNR seeks to fill open seats on the Minnesota R3 Council and the Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee (MLFAC). The R3 Council is the public’s voice for recruiting, retaining, and reactivating hunters and anglers in Minnesota. MLFAC is the stakeholder group that advises the DNR on fisheries management for Mille Lacs Lake. People of all backgrounds and geographies are encouraged to apply. Members will be selected with special emphasis on ...

Avera Physicians earn certification

MARSHALL— Anna Gregoire, MD, Dermatology, and Kevin Mahoney, DPM, Podiatry, Avera Medical Group Marshall, recently earned board certification in their fields. Certification demonstrates that a medical professional has the most current clinical knowledge and the skill and experience needed to provide high-quality patient care. Gregoire earned certification from the American Board of Dermatology. Certification validates that a dermatologist possesses knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis and medical/surgical management of diseases of the skin, hair and nails, and mucous ...

SMSU forensics wins limited entry state championship

MARSHALL — The Southwest Minnesota State University Forensics team took the Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association (MCFA) Limited Entry division state championship on Feb. 21. SMSU had a team of eight participants, and all were either freshmen or sophomores. “Two years ago, none of these Forensics members were on the team, “ said Ben Walker, Director of Forensics and Associate Professor of Communication Studies. The state tournament was held virtually, and SMSU participants competed via Zoom in various rooms in Charter Hall on campus. “We started at 7 a.m. and went ...

United Way of Southwest Minnesota Community impact grants open

United Way of Southwest Minnesota announced that the 2021 community impact grants are now open and must address at least one of UWSWMN’s priority areas. Programs must be delivered in our service area which includes Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Yellow Medicine and portions of Cottonwood, Lac qui Parle, Nobles and Redwood counties. To see the detailed list of communities and zip codes covered by UWSWMN, determine eligibility and access the online grant platform; please visit www.unitedwayswmn.org (Our Impact tab-Community Impact Grants section). The grant application deadline is Thursday, ...