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Apply for WMA turkey permits

Firearms turkey hunters age 18 and older who are interested in a permit to hunt in Mille Lacs, Carlos Avery or Whitewater wildlife management areas during the A through C seasons are required to apply for a lottery. The deadline to apply for those high-demand areas is Friday, . Successful applicants may hunt statewide, with the exception of the other two lottery areas, in addition to their selected wildlife management area.

DNR seeks input on statewide off-highway motorcycle trails master plan

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has initiated a statewide master planning project for off-highway motorcycle (OHM) trails. As part of the planning process, members of the public are invited to provide comments regarding the desired types and locations of additional trails, any concerns about OHM trails, and related issues. Both OHM riders and nonriders are encouraged to share their insights. Comments may be submitted via an online public input form or by mail or email to DNR planner Joe Unger. Local governments—such as cities, townships and counties—also are ...

Renewal by Anderson in Marshall receives Green Diamond Service Award

MARSHALL — Renewal by Andersen of Marshall has received the company’s prestigious Green Diamond Service Award, given to the top locations in the Renewal by Andersen affiliate network. This award recognizes affiliate locations that demonstrate exemplary dedication to providing an unparalleled homeowner experience and receive the highest scores on the company’s Homeowner Surveys during the prior year. The Renewal by Andersen brand promises to exceed homeowners’ expectations and deliver delight, and Renewal by Andersen of Marshall has achieved that goal with this recognition. ...

Bruce Pogatchnik elected new First Independent Bank president

After 38 years, on Jan. 27, the Board of First Independent Bank elected as President someone other than Duke Pogatchnik. Bruce Pogatchnik was named as the new Bank President. Bruce Pogatchnik joined the First Independent Bank Board in 1990 and has currently been serving as vice-president / chief financial officer of the Bank. Bruce Pogatchnik served as President/CEO of Northview Bank from 1987-2017. Duke Pogatchnik prepared for the stability of the Bank in the event of his untimely passing with succession plans and replacement candidates identified. The ownership of the Bank ...

Neels, Koerber named directors of First Independent Bank

Kathy Neels and Thomas Koerber were named as Directors of First Independent Bank at its annual board meeting held on Jan. 27. Neels has been with First Independent Bank since 1984 and is currently executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Bank. She has held many jobs at First Independent Bank during her 37 years and has been an integral part of First Independent Bank’s growth. Koerber is executive vice president and chief credit officer of the Bank. He has been in banking since 1987, with First Independent since 2018 and served as chief credit officer of FIB’s ...

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