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| ‘Science Fun Night’ Friday (11/07/2012) |
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The Winona State University Physics Club will present a night of science adventure and fun with “Science Fun Night” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in the Goodview Elementary School Gymnasium.
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| BCHS Backroads Tour of Naples Sept. 22 (09/19/2012) |
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The 27th Buffalo County Historical Society Backroads Tour will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012, beginning at the Mondovi Tourist Park, working its way east through the Town ... FULL STORY
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| Horses running at large (09/19/2012) |
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The Winona County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the owner of two painted horses found running at large Monday night.
According to Sheriff Dave Brand, the tame ho ... FULL STORY
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| Westfield Tuesday Morning Ladies Golf (09/19/2012) |
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September 18
Event: Blind Partners (Net)
1st Place: Diane Wohletz and Mary Ellinghuysen---73
2nd Place: Cathy Kirkeby and Mia Martin---74
Low Putts: Ursula Hogenson--14
Chip In: Cathy Ki ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park programs (08/22/2012) |
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All events are free, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Perrot. A vehicle sticker is required for all motorized vehicles stopping in the park.
Saturday, August 25
10:00a.m. Introduction to ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park activities (08/22/2012) |
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Interpretive Naturalist Programs
August 27 -
September 3, 2012
Following is a list of programs offered by Whitewater State Parks Interpretive Services. Stop at the visitor center, call (507) 93 ... FULL STORY
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| Nature talk at Alma Sunday (08/15/2012) |
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On Sunday, August 19th, at 1:00 pm, Wings Over Alma Nature & Art Center will host Kenny Salwey, the Last River Rat and Alma’s master storyteller, as he shares stories about life on the backwaters of t ... FULL STORY
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| Warrior football opens fall camp (08/15/2012) |
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The sound of whistles once again filled the air inside Verizon Wireless Stadium as the Winona State football team opened its fall camp Saturday afternoon.
On a comparatively cool August afternoon the ... FULL STORY
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| Winona Chiefs update (08/15/2012) |
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The Minnesota Baseball Association has just released the updated Class C bracket for the 2012 State Tournament at Putz & Faber Fields in St. Cloud. The single elimination tournament features 48 teams ... FULL STORY
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| Falconry program at Houston Nature Center (08/08/2012) |
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Saturday, August 18 at 7:00 PM
Falconry . . . the taking of wild quarry with a trained raptor. That is the definition of the Sport of Kings, but you don’t have to be a king to practice it. Have you ... FULL STORY
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| Climatology speaker July 29 (07/25/2012) |
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Garvin Brook Disaster Relief Fund (GBDRF) is hosting a presentation on Climatology at the Community Center, 600 D Street, Stockton, MN on Sunday, July 29, 2:00 pm. Featured speaker be Pete Boulay, St ... FULL STORY
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| Paulson to lead WSU men’s golf program (07/25/2012) |
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Brian Paulson, a former All-American at Winona State, has been named the Warriors’ men’s golf coach, Athletic Director Eric Schoh announced Tuesday.
“I am excited to have Brian join our team,” Winona ... FULL STORY
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| Refuge honors volunteers (07/25/2012) |
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The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge – Winona offices held a Volunteer Recognition Event on-board the Living Lands and Waters education barge which was tied at the Winona levee ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park Programs (07/08/2012) |
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July 9-16, 2012
Following is a list of programs offered by Whitewater State Parks Interpretive Services. Stop at the visitor center, call (507) 932-3007 extension 226 or email sara.grover@state.mn.u ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot state park events (06/20/2012) |
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All programs are free, thanks to the Friends of Perrot, although a vehicle sticker is required for all motor vehicles stopping in the park.
Saturday, June 23
10:30am: Master Caster
Join Steve and ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park programs (06/20/2012) |
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June 25 - July 2, 2012
June 25-29, July 2, 1-2pm
Nature Time at the Beach
Hey kids! Join a naturalist at the beach for a fun, hands-on nature activity. Different activities will be offered each ... FULL STORY
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| River clean-up June 2 (05/30/2012) |
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Members of Mississippi River Wild and the Pool 8 boathouse owners association, or CARP (Concerned About River People), will team up with staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and W ... FULL STORY
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| Kicking Bear 1 on 1 (05/23/2012) |
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Archery Shoot and Campout June 22-23
The Lewiston Sportsmen’s Club is sponsoring its Tenth Annual Kicking Bear 1 on 1 Archery Shoot and Campout will be held June 22-23, 2012. Registration will ope ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park May programs (05/23/2012) |
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Following is a list of programs offered by Whitewater State Parks Interpretive Services. Stop at the visitor center, or call (507) 932-3007 extension 0 for additional information. There is no charge ... FULL STORY
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| Summer paddling event May 26 (05/20/2012) |
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Paddle the Long Lake Canoe Trail with the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
Mississippi River residents and summer visitors are invited to participate in a summer full of padd ... FULL STORY
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| The urban farmer (05/09/2012) |
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by Vicki Englich
No, not burger or taco joints. I’m
thinking about radishes, spinach, lettuce, and chard. Now is the time to plant the vegetable seeds that will germinate fast and grow fast. The ... FULL STORY
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| Foreign landowner notification (02/29/2012) |
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Jim Hannula, Trempealeau County Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency informs foreign investors who buy, sell or hold a direct or indirect interest in agricultural lands in the United States t ... FULL STORY
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| Adult softball umpires needed (02/15/2012) |
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The Winona Park & Recreation Department is in need of MSF certified Adult Softball Umpires to work our adult softball games. We anticipate our leagues beginning the first week in May ending in mid to ... FULL STORY
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| Events at the Friendship Center (02/15/2012) |
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The Winona Senior Friendship Center is open to all individuals age 55 and over. For more information about our classes, hours, or nominal class or participation fees, please stop in or call 507-454-5 ... FULL STORY
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| 2011 Minnesota Futurity Horse Show (09/21/2011) |
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Minneapolis, Minnesota The Minnesota Saddlebred horse community will celebrate breeders at the 2011 Minnesota Futurity Horse Show, September 30 through October 2 at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in ... FULL STORY
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| 2011-12 trapping units (09/21/2011) |
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Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge will offer trapping units for muskrat and beaver during the Wisconsin 2011-12 trapping season.
Bidding for the units will take place Wednesday evening, September ... FULL STORY
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| Focus on farm safety this fall (09/21/2011) |
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Ag News Wire
by Katherine Waters, University of Minnesota Extension, and Murray Madsen, former Associate Director, Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health
The tragedy of an agricultural death ... FULL STORY
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| Raise a buck to run amuck! (09/21/2011) |
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Looking for a more unique running experience? Join the 2nd Annual Big Muddy Run on Saturday, October 1 at La Crosse’s Myrick Park, starting at 10:45 am. Choose a 5k or 1 mile route, each with obstacl ... FULL STORY
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| Senior events (09/21/2011) |
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The Winona Senior Friendship Center is open to all individuals age 55 and over. For more information about our classes, hours, or nominal class or participation fees, please stop in or call 507-454-5 ... FULL STORY
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| Winona Airport adopted (09/21/2011) |
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The Winona Municipal Airport, Max Conrad Field, has been adopted by the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association under a program sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Aeronautics.
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| Fall birding event Sept. 11 (08/31/2011) |
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Sunday, September 11th, Wings Over Alma Nature & Art Center is sponsoring their annual fall birding event. Participants will be birding by mini-rail train through the Tiffany State Wildlife Area and ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park programs (08/14/2011) |
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All programs are free, thanks to the Friends of Perrot State Park. A motor-vehicle sticker is required for all vehicles stopping in the park.
Saturday, August 13
10:00am: The Giving Tree
Trees a ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park events (06/26/2011) |
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Saturday, June 25
10:00am: Slugs are Slimy
Beginning with the delightful book, Slugs, we will explore the world of decomposers! Bugboxes will be available for everyone to use during the program ( ... FULL STORY
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| Refuge events June 24-25 (06/22/2011) |
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Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate National Pollinators Week and the beauty of refuge prairies by offering several activities on June 24th and 25th, 2011. Pollinating animals, includ ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park programs (06/22/2011) |
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June 27-July 4, 2011
IN THE EVENT OF A STATE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, STATE PARKS WILL BE CLOSED, AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS WILL BE CANCELLED UNTIL THE SHUTDOWN IS OVER.
All programs begin at th ... FULL STORY
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| Fossil Collecting Trip (06/19/2011) |
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Saturday, June 25, 7:00 PM
Houston Nature Center
Are you interested in finding fossils that are twice as old as a dinosaur? Meet at the Houston Nature Center to find out about fossils that look l ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park events (06/19/2011) |
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Saturday, June 25
10:00am: Slugs are Slimy
Beginning with the delightful book, Slugs, we will explore the world of decomposers! Bugboxes will be available for everyone to use during the program ( ... FULL STORY
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| Kids ice fishing clinic Feb. 26 (02/09/2011) |
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Children ages 6 through 13 will discover the fun and excitement of fishing through the ice at the Ice Fishing Day Clinic to be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Lake ... FULL STORY
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| DNR candlelight events this winter (12/29/2010) |
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With so much snow on the ground already, this promises to be an exceptionally good winter for outdoor recreation. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering 25 candlelight events ... FULL STORY
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| Trail camera trappers wanted (12/29/2010) |
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Don’t put your trail camera away for the winter! As deer seasons are ending you may be thinking about storing your trail cameras. Instead put them to good use and some more fun.
The Minnesota Deer H ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center event July 10 (06/30/2010) |
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Mosquito and Tick Borne Diseases with Eric “The Bug Guy” Dotseth
7:00 PM Saturday, July 10
Houston Nature Center
Yes, mosquitoes and ticks can transmit diseases to humans, including some really not ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park July events (06/30/2010) |
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All events are free, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Perrot State Park. A vehicle sticker is required for all vehicles stopping in the park.
Saturday, July 3:
10:00am: BugBox Safari ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park programs (06/30/2010) |
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Unless noted, programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Wednesday, June 30
1-2:30p.m Mini Monsters at the Beach – Many small creatures live in Whitewater’s cold ... FULL STORY
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| Park and Rec acitivities (04/21/2010) |
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PARK AND RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAMS
Summer camp, swimming lessons, soccer, diving, golf, the Bob Welch Aquatic Center and more. The summer program guide is available online now, and we are taking re ... FULL STORY
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| Trap shooting to begin (04/21/2010) |
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The Winona Sportsman’s Club announces the start of the 2010 Trap Shooting League An organizational meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 26, at 6 p.m. at the club. All interested shooters are encour ... FULL STORY
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| Revised Trempealeau County Bike Loop Map (08/09/2009) |
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Trempealeau County’s just released its updated map of the bike loop system. This is an easy to carry along on your ride 16 panel fold out color brochure. On the map side the 17 loops of the entire cou ... FULL STORY
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| DNR seeks watercraft inspector applicants (04/08/2009) |
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking watercraft inspector interns for the summer boating season. Positions are available in Cook, Itasca, Otter Tail and Douglas counties, as ... FULL STORY
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| Prescribed burning in state parks (04/08/2009) |
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Over the next few weeks, Minnesota DNR staff will be completing a series of controlled burns at Great River Bluffs State Park, (located at Highway 61 and Interstate 90 near Dakota) and John Latsch Sta ... FULL STORY
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| National Eagle Center Deck Opener (10/29/2008) |
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November 1 & 2, 2008 9am–6pm. The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minn. will be celebrating the recovery of the Bald Eagle in Minnesota and across the nation. The National Eagle Center’s Deck Opene ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center program (08/10/2008) |
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Composting program 7:00 PM Saturday, August 23
More than 60% of household waste is recyclable yet it finds its way into landfills. Only 8% of Americans compost their waste materials that could easil ... FULL STORY
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| Grulkowski, Donald S. (08/06/2008) |
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Donald S. Grulkowski, age 71, of Bluff Siding, WI, died on Monday, August 4, 2008, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the Cathedral of ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park reopening June 7 (06/04/2008) |
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teers, staff and dignitaries in celebrating the Grand Reopening of Whitewater State Park on Saturday June 7. Several activities (listed below) are scheduledthroughout the day with the actual Grand O ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center program June 14 (06/01/2008) |
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The Wondrous Lives of Butterflies
7:00 PM Saturday, June 14
Houston Nature Center
Joel Dunnette will demonstrate how you can enjoy first-hand the lives of caterpillars and their magical transformat ... FULL STORY
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| DNR news (09/16/2007) |
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOLDIERS
Minnesota military members who have served at any time in the preceeding 24 months in federal active military service outside the United States and who have been discha ... FULL STORY
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| Pheasants Forever will host a hunt (09/16/2007) |
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The Winona-Root River Chapter of Pheasants Forever will sponsor a youth pheasant hunt for interested young people, ages 11-17, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, at the Chuck Boehmke shooting preser ... FULL STORY
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| Invasive species class offered Sept. 25 (09/09/2007) |
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The Buckthorn, Emerald Ash Borer, and Other Invasive Species class will be at Camp Winnebago, 19708 Camp Winnebago Rd., Caledonia, from 5:30"”8:00 PM, on Tuesday, September 25, 2007. This session prov ... FULL STORY
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| Park Rec news (09/09/2007) |
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YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL GRADES 1 - 4
This program will provide young players the understanding and skills of the game using good sportsmanship and fun! Grades 1 & 2 start Wednesday, September 12 and con ... FULL STORY
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| Park rec activities (09/02/2007) |
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YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL GRADES 1 - 4
This program will provide young players the understanding and skills of the game using good sportsmanship and fun! Grades 1 & 2 start Wednesday, September 12 and c ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park (08/29/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
Trempealeau, WI
*All programs will start from the Nature Center*
Please notify the Naturalist if you require special accommodations to attend our programs!
A special thank yo ... FULL STORY
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| Park Rec news (08/26/2007) |
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YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL GRADES 1 - 4
This program will provide young players the understanding and skills of the game using good sportsmanship and fun! Grades 1 & 2 start Wednesday, September 12 and con ... FULL STORY
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| Merrick and Perrot State Park events (08/22/2007) |
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Friday, August 24
**AT MERRICK PARK NATURE CENTER**
9 pm
Universe in the Park
Join local experts from the UW-Madison Astronomy Department to take a closer look at what's what in our universe. The ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park activities (08/19/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
August 24-25, 2007
Unless noted, programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Friday, August 24
8-9p.m. Go Batty - All seven of Minnesota's bats ... FULL STORY
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| Disabled deer hunt Oct. 6-7 at Fort McCoy (08/15/2007) |
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Disabled hunters still have time
to apply for the Oct 6-7 special hunt held on Fort McCoy. But don't wait too long as the application deadline of Aug. 24 is fast approaching.
Individuals participat ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park (08/15/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
Trempealeau, WI
*All programs will start from the Nature Center*
Please notify the Naturalist if you require special accommodations to attend our programs!
A special thank ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park (08/15/2007) |
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NATURALIST PROGRAMS
August 17-18, 2007
Unless noted, programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Friday, August 17
8-9p.m. Snakes of the Blufflands - Sixteen ... FULL STORY
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| Wings over Alma has new wildlife exhibit (08/15/2007) |
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Wings Over Alma has an exciting new nature and wildlife exhibit. The exhibit will run until the end of October and can be viewed every day from 10 am to 5 pm. There will be an artist reception, open ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center event (08/12/2007) |
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Birdfeeding Program
7:00 PM, Saturday, August 25
So you like to feed birds. But you'd like to attract different species. What can you do? Learn which kinds of birds can be lured with food, and ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park (08/08/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
Saturday August 11, 2007
Unless noted, all programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Morning Youth Fishing Workshop - Whitewater State Park is ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park (08/01/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
Trempealeau, WI
*All programs will start from the Nature Center*
Please notify the Naturalist if you require special accommodations to attend our programs!
A special thank yo ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center event Aug. 11 (07/29/2007) |
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Tree & Shrub Walk
Saturday, August 11, 7:00 PM
Houston Nature Center
Have you ever wondered how "ninebark"¯ got its name? Did you know that there's an evergreen tree that loses all of its needl ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center event Aug. 4 (07/29/2007) |
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Rare & Endangered Species List Updates
Saturday, August 4, 7:00 PM
Even though the blufflands area of Minnesota comprises about 3% of the state's area, it is home to a whopping 43% of the state's ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park (07/25/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
Trempealeau, WI
*All programs will start from the Nature Center*
Please notify the Naturalist if you require special accommodations to attend our programs!
A special thank yo ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center event (07/22/2007) |
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Visit the HOUSTON Overlook Sign by Car Saturday, July 28, 7:00 PM
Meet at the Houston Nature Center
Ever want to go up to see the huge stone "HOUSTON"¯ sign on the hill north of Houston but didn' ... FULL STORY
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| Park rec activities (07/22/2007) |
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RHYME SPITTING AT THE EAST RECREATION CENTER
Turn tables, rapping, recording, etc"¦if it has to do with hip-hop culture, it is going to happen here at the East Recreation Center. This is not a show! ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park (07/22/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
Saturday July 28, 2007
Unless noted, all programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center
(Park Office).
Saturday July 28
Morning Youth Fishing Workshop - Whitewa ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center event (07/18/2007) |
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Visit the HOUSTON Overlook Sign by Car Saturday, July 28, 7:00 PM
Meet at the Houston Nature Center
Ever want to go up to see the huge stone "HOUSTON"¯ sign on the hill north of Houston but did ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park (07/18/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
July 27-29
*All programs will start from the Nature Center*
Please notify the Naturalist if you require special accommodations to attend our programs!
A special thank you t ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater plans youth fishing workshops (07/18/2007) |
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Saturday mornings July 28 and August 11 Whitewater State Park is hosting fishing workshops for youth that want to learn about fishing, but have little or no experience. Minnaqua, a Department of Na ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center event July 21 (07/15/2007) |
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Going Batty"¯ with Betty the Bat
7:00 PM Saturday, July 21
Houston Nature Center
Who is Betty the Bat? Join us for an evening program all about bats! We will dispel the myths about bats, learn ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park (07/11/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
Trempealeau, WI
*All programs will start from the Nature Center*
Please notify the Naturalist if you require special accommodations to attend our programs! A special thank you ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park activities (07/11/2007) |
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Naturalist programs
July 13-14, 2007
Unless noted, all programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Friday July 13
8-9p.m. Snakes of the Blufflands - Sixteen of Minn ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center event July 14 (07/04/2007) |
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Eat wild edible foods with Monique
7:00 PM, Saturday, July 14
Join European-trained chef Monique Hooker to learn how to make our local wild edible foods into mouth-watering delicacies! Monique wi ... FULL STORY
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| Park rec activities (07/04/2007) |
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MURAL PAINTING AT THE EAST RECREATION CENTER
Join us Saturday, July 7th, from 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Let's add color, let's add character, let's add PAINT to the walls of the Rec.! Designs are chosen by ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park (07/04/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
Trempealeau, WI
*All programs will start from the Nature Center*
Please notify the Naturalist if you require special accommodations to attend our programs!
A special thank yo ... FULL STORY
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| Refuge event Saturday (07/04/2007) |
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Guided Canoe Tour and Prairie Blooms Walk to take place at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, July 7th, Trempealeau Refuge will be offering a guided canoe tour. The tour will be led ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park activities (07/04/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
July 3-7, 2007
Unless noted, all programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Tuesday, July 3 8-9p.m. Snakes of the Blufflands - ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center events (06/27/2007) |
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Owl Pellet Dissection
7:00 PM Saturday, July 7
Houston Nature Center
What do owls in southeast Minnesota eat? Pick apart an owl pellet to find out! We will use skulls from the nature center ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park (06/27/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
Trempealeau, WI
*All programs will start from the Nature Center*
Please notify the Naturalist if you require special accommodations to attend our programs!
A special thank yo ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park activities (06/27/2007) |
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June 29-30
Saturday, June 30 at 8p.m. Ernie Boszhardt, Regional Archaeologist with the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center, will be at Whitewater State Park to introduce area prehistoric rock a ... FULL STORY
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| Eagle Bluff event July 14 (06/24/2007) |
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Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, in Lanesboro, Minnesota invites you to their Summer Celebration, Saturday, July 14th. This day is for anyone that has always wanted to do the Tree Tops High ... FULL STORY
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| Park rec activities (06/24/2007) |
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Park rec activities
CAMPS OFFERED IN GOODVIEW-NEW!
Preschool Camp for ages 3, 4, & 5; EZ Camp for grades Kindergarten to 2nd and Explorer Camp for grades 3 to 5. These programs are the same great ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park (06/24/2007) |
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Perrot State Park
Naturalist Programs
Trempealeau, WI
June 29 - July 1
Friday, June 29th
7:00 pm
Fur Trading Introduction
Join the naturalist for a short slide show presentation and discussi ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center events (06/20/2007) |
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Fern Hike in South Park Woods
7:00 PM, June 30
Houston, MN
Prepare to drool over the lush growth of ferns as you explore the new hiking trail in Houston's 118-acre South Park woods. Ferns come ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park (06/20/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
June 22-23, 2007
Unless noted, programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Friday, June 22
8-9pm Snakes of the Blufflands * Sixteen of Minnesota*s ... FULL STORY
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| Duck stamp winner on display at Refuge (06/13/2007) |
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This year's winner of Wisconsin's Best of Show in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest is 18 year old Mark Villanova. He is from Arrowhead Union High School in Hartland. Villanova's acrylic painti ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park (06/13/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs Trempealeau, WI June 15-17
*All programs will start from the Nature Center*
Please notify the Naturalist if you require special accommodations to attend our programs! A special t ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park (06/13/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs June 15-16
Unless noted, programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Friday, June 15
8-9p.m. Go Batty * All seven of Minnesota*s bats live in Southeas ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center events (06/10/2007) |
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Saturday, June 23
If you've ever seen a majestic Bald Eagle in the throws of a lead poisoning induced seizure, you'd never use lead tackle again. And you're probably getting sick of seeing plastic ... FULL STORY
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| Park rec activities (06/10/2007) |
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CAMPS-NEW-OFFERED IN GOODVIEW
Preschool Camp for ages 3-5, EZ Camp for grades Kindergarten to 2nd and Explorer Camps for grades 3 to 5. These programs are the same great camps that we of in Winona l ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center events (06/06/2007) |
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Fossil Collecting Trip
Saturday, June 16, 7:00 PM
Are you interested in finding fossils that are 400-500 million years old? Meet at the Houston Nature Center to learn some things about the fossi ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park (06/06/2007) |
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Naturalist programs
June 8-9, 2007
All programs, unless noted, begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor
Center (Park Office).
Friday, June 8
8:30-9:30p.m. So, How Can You Learn to ... FULL STORY
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| YMCA preschool camp June 13-15 (06/06/2007) |
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The Winona Family YMCA is opening their camp season with Preschool Camp! Preschool Camp will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 13, 14 and 15th. Preschool Camp offers and introductory out ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center event June 9 (06/03/2007) |
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Firewood! 7:00 PM Saturday, June 9 at Houston Nature Center
Did you know that it's now illegal to bring your own firewood if you plan to camp in a Minnesota State Park, state forest land or other sta ... FULL STORY
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| Refuge night programs in June (06/03/2007) |
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Friday, June 8th and June 15th, Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge invites everyone to come out for two different and unique night programs. On June 8th, Dr. Jennifer Anderson, Assistant Professor o ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot Park (05/30/2007) |
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Trempealeau, WI
*All programs will start from the Nature Center*
Please notify the Naturalist if you require special accommodations to attend our programs!
A special thank you to Friends of Perrot ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park (05/30/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
June 1-2, 2007
Unless noted, all programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor
Center (Park Office).
Friday, June 1
8-9p.m. Mystery Animal Slide Show - Jo ... FULL STORY
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| Youth camp at Eagle Bluff June 17-20 (05/30/2007) |
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A Whitewater Sate Park Excursion camp is being offered by Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, in Lanesboro, Mn., June 17"”20 for students entering grades 7, 8 or 9. Eagle Bluff will be the sta ... FULL STORY
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| Park rec news (05/27/2007) |
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SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Take advantage of Early Bird prices on programs and Aquatic Center memberships register before June 4th.
YOUTH AND ADULT TENNIS
Youth tennis program consists of differe ... FULL STORY
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| DNR offers wildlife guide (05/23/2007) |
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Vacationers facing the high cost of gasoline can beat gas prices by cutting back on longer trips. By staying closer to home, Minnesotans will discover some of the most exciting wildlife species and wi ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center events (05/23/2007) |
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Owl Movie Night
Saturday, June 2 at 7:00 PM
Meet Ward and June, a very special pair of Barred Owls, and see them through the trials and tribulations of raising a family of three owlets. Will Ward ... FULL STORY
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| Park rec activities (05/23/2007) |
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YOUTH AND ADULT TENNIS
Youth tennis program consists of different age and ability levels, ages 6 and above. Adult tennis program has Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced levels running June 12-July ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park (05/23/2007) |
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Naturalist Programs
Trempealeau, WI
All programs will start from the Nature Center. Please notify the Naturalist if you require special accommodations to attend our programs!
A special thank you ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park (05/23/2007) |
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Naturalist programs
MAY 25 - MAY 27, 2007
Unless noted, all programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Friday, May 25
8-9p.m. A Pond Full of Frogs! ... FULL STORY
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| WSU offers Summer of Service day camp (05/23/2007) |
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Winona State University offers a day camp for youth interested in getting involved in the community through hands-on service learning. It is available for students entering grades 6-12. The camp is h ... FULL STORY
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| Fort McCoy offering free fishing June 2-3 (05/16/2007) |
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Anglers can fish Fort McCoy waters for free during the "free fishing weekend"¯ from Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3.
During these two days, anglers can fish in Fort McCoy waters without having to ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center events (05/16/2007) |
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7:00 PM Saturday May 26
Which frog sounds like a loose banjo string being plucked? Which frog snores? Which one can stick to your windows? Find out the answers to these questions and more as yo ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park activities (05/13/2007) |
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May 19, 2007
All programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
10-11:30a.m. Vulture Walk - What soars the skies over the Whitewater River Valley in search of smelly dead an ... FULL STORY
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| Park rec news (05/06/2007) |
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4.8 SKATE PARK-OPEN
The Skate Park is open for the season. The hours during the school year are Monday through Friday, 3-9 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 1-9 p.m. and Summer hours are 1-9 p.m. daily. ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park (05/06/2007) |
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May 12, 2007
Programs begin at the visitor center, unless noted.
9a.m. 12p.m. North America Migration Day Count - Join veteran birders Andy and Joyce Buggs on Whitewater*s part of this nati ... FULL STORY
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| Refuge annual birding festival May 12 (05/02/2007) |
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Saturday, May 12th, Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge invites everyone to come to the Refuge for the Annual Birding Festival and Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD)!
In addition to ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park activities (05/02/2007) |
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May 5, 2007
All programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Afternoon Morel Mushrooms and Wildflowers in Abundance - Morels, Minnesota's state mushroom, are up and wildflow ... FULL STORY
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| Eagle Bluff events (04/29/2007) |
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Wind energy seminar
To help citizens become better informed about wind energy and local possibilities a series of four informational seminars will be held at Eagle Bluff, in Lanesboro, MN.
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| Lovejoy, Rev. Donald (04/29/2007) |
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Reverend Donald Lovejoy, 78, of Bartow, GA and formerly of Rochester, died Tuesday, April 24, in Bartow.
Reverend Lovejoy was born in Rochester and was a minister in the United Methodist Church for ... FULL STORY
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| Park rec news (04/29/2007) |
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4.8 SKATE PARK-TENTATIVE OPENING-SATURDAY, APRIL 28
The tentative opening date for the skate park is set for Saturday, April 28. We still have items to take care of before we can open. The hours ... FULL STORY
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| DNR: make summer camping plans now (04/25/2007) |
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With the summer holidays right around the corner, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says there is still time for people to make their camping and lodging reservations at Minnesota state parks. ... FULL STORY
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| Pacific Trail hike fund-raiser underway (04/25/2007) |
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Cheryl Watson, 49, has lived in the Winona community for 26 years. She plans to give back to the community by helping raise funds to renovate a newly purchased building, located in downtown Winona, fo ... FULL STORY
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| Camp We-No-Nah volunteer opportunities (04/22/2007) |
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If you are a seventh through twelfth grader and are looking to volunteer to help build a resume or serve as a future job reference, then Camp We-No-Nah is looking for you! Camp We-No-Nah's Junior Cou ... FULL STORY
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| Park rec news (04/22/2007) |
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ADULT SOFTBALL EXHIBITION/REGULAR GAMES BEGIN APRIL 29, 2007
Managers have received their materials and game schedules. The exhibition games and regular season games begin the week of April 29, 2007. ... FULL STORY
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| Refuge cleanup day is April 28 (04/22/2007) |
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Calling all volunteers! On Saturday, April 28th from 10am-1pm we invite anyone who is interested in helping cleanup one of our most beautiful wildlife areas by participating in a highway cleanup. ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park (04/22/2007) |
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April 28, 2007
All programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
8-9a.m. Tweets and Treats - Join the Park Naturalist at the visitor center's feeding station for some g ... FULL STORY
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| Refuge names manager of the year (03/28/2007) |
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Don Hultman, refuge manager of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge was honored as the 2007 Refuge Manager of the Year at a ceremony held March 23 in Portland, Ore.
Friends ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park activities (03/28/2007) |
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Celebrate spring in Whitewater State Park's sugar bush! On Saturday afternoon March 31 the park will be offering its last maple syrup making demonstrations of this spring. The activity will introduc ... FULL STORY
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| Help Minnesota’s wildlife (03/18/2007) |
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Minnesotans who forgot to donate to the line with the loon on their state tax forms now have a second chance to help Minnesota's bald eagles, trumpeter swans, blue herons, peregrine falcons and bluebi ... FULL STORY
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| Two inducted into World Owl Hall of Fame (03/07/2007) |
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An owl who motivated an autistic child to begin speaking and the man who founded the world's first and foremost owl conservation organization were inducted into the World Owl Hall of Fame at the Festi ... FULL STORY
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| Minnesota deer harvest second highest (02/07/2007) |
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Minnesota hunters harvested nearly 270,000 deer during 2006, the second highest deer harvest ever recorded, according to a final numbers announced today by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource ... FULL STORY
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| Wings over Alma hosts MVP meeting Feb. 7 (02/04/2007) |
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Wings Over Alma will be hosting the Mississippi Valley Partners (MVP) meeting, Wednesday February 7th. The center will open at 6 pm, which will provide time to tour the new attraction and have a lig ... FULL STORY
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| Stream trout fishing season now open (01/14/2007) |
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Those looking for a cure for the winter blues might want to cast a glance toward southeastern Minnesota where the stream trout season is now open.
The winter trout fishing season in the southeast, wh ... FULL STORY
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| DNR state park permits available Jan. 1 (12/31/2006) |
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‘Preserving Pristine Places' is the theme for Minnesota state parks in 2007. To illustrate this, three state parks - Cascade River, Judge C.R. Magney and Temperance River - are featured on the n ... FULL STORY
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| Snowmobile trails not yet open (12/27/2006) |
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The lack of snow throughout Minnesota continues to hinder riding opportunities on the state's more than 20,000 miles of snowmobile trails. Although trails typically open in early December, snow depth ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park activities (12/26/2006) |
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Following is a list of some programs offered by Whitewater State Parks Interpretive Services this winter. Many require reservations. Stop at the visitor center, or call (507) 932-3007 extension 0 fo ... FULL STORY
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| Bue joins Pheasants Forever (11/29/2006) |
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Pheasants Forever (PF) announces the hiring of David Bue as the organization's new director of development. Bue joins PF after spending the last two years as district president for Wells Fargo Bank's ... FULL STORY
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| DNR hosts podcast show on deer hunting (11/08/2006) |
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Deer camp isn't the only place to hear about whitetails this year. Deer hunting, along tips on tactics, habitat and safety is the subject of a new podcast, now available on the Department of Natural R ... FULL STORY
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| Snowmobile safety training to be held (11/08/2006) |
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Snowmobile safety training for youth certification will be held at the Wilson Fire Hall, Thursday, November 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Thursday, December 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Thursday, December 14, 6:30-8:30 p ... FULL STORY
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| Whitetails Unlimited banquet on Saturday (11/08/2006) |
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Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring the Elgin-Millville Area Whitetails Unlimited fund-raising banquet on Saturday, November 11, at the Whippoorwill Campground, Route 1, Theilman, Minn. This special ev ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater owl banding program (11/08/2006) |
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Friday evening November 10, Whitewater State Park is conducting a northern saw-whet owl netting and banding program. Greg Munson, of Rochester's Quarry Hill Nature Center, will set up nets, play reco ... FULL STORY
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| Wild Game and Fish Recipes (11/08/2006) |
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by Kris Winkelman
Venison Hash
I usually make this recipe as the main course for a hearty dinner. But it's also great as a side dish. And if you make it in conjunction with poached eggs and ... FULL STORY
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| Greenwing Field Day Sept. 23 (09/20/2006) |
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A demonstration by Winona County Deputy Sheriff Chris Cichosz and his canine companion Blitz, a decoy toss and a duck calling contest for five separate age categories will be featured at the 2006 Wino ... FULL STORY
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| Pheasant count close to last year (09/13/2006) |
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Minnesota's pheasant index remains at its highest level in 20 years, thanks to favorable habitat and nesting conditions in southern and western portions of the state, the Department of Natural Resourc ... FULL STORY
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| Duck stamp design winners on display (07/12/2006) |
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Wisconsin youths' winning designs for the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition on display at Refuge 0ffice
Holmen High School student Timothy Wucherer has been awarded Wisconsin's Best of Show in ... FULL STORY
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| Houston Nature Center events (07/12/2006) |
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Fun with Forestry
7:00 PM Saturday, July 22
Be a forester for an evening! Forester Jon Sobiech will give you hands-on experience in using a variety of tools including an increment borer for aging ... FULL STORY
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| Naturalist programs at Perrot State Park (06/18/2006) |
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All programs will start from the Nature Center. A Wisconsin State Park sticker is required for all motorized vehicles.
Reptiles and amphibians week.
Friday, June 23rd
8:30pm - 9:00 pm
Video: "A ... FULL STORY
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| DNR announces deer zone boundary changes (04/12/2006) |
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Deer zones in central Minnesota will better reflect habitat and deer population goals under a boundary realignment announced this week by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The boundary chang ... FULL STORY
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| Podcast on turkey hunting (04/12/2006) |
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Minnesota's woodlands aren't the only place to hear wild turkeys this year. Turkey calls, tips on tactics, habitat and safety are the subject of a new podcast, now available on the Department of Natur ... FULL STORY
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| Upper Miss Refuge Bald Eagle Survey (04/12/2006) |
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service coordinated a Refuge-wide bald eagle survey on March 22, 2006. Volunteers, Wisconsin DNR and Refuge staff counted 2,773 migrating and nesting bald eagles along a 26 ... FULL STORY
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| Soil and Water supervisors to meet (04/02/2006) |
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The Winona County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold their regular monthly meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at the ag service center in Lewiston. ... FULL STORY
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| Wilderness First Aid class (04/02/2006) |
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The Winona County Red Cross will be offering a Wilderness First Aid Class. This 16 hour course is intended to serve as an educational resource for those involved in activities that take them beyond t ... FULL STORY
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| Frozen road declaration ending (03/15/2006) |
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Forecasts for fluctuating weather throughout the state have prompted the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to declare that spring thaw requirements were in effect statewide on Class II roads effe ... FULL STORY
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| Make plans for bird and nature festival (03/15/2006) |
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Great River Birding and Nature Festival will be held May 12-13-14. Fourteen river towns from Winona to Red Wing and Alma to Bay City will be celebrating spring on the Mississippi Flyway. Featured will ... FULL STORY
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| DNR seeks watercraft inspector applicants (03/09/2006) |
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The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking watercraft inspector interns for the upcoming boating season. These inspectors are stationed at public accesses on lakes and rivers infested with ... FULL STORY
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| Whitetails banquet set for March 18 (03/09/2006) |
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Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring the Winona Area Whitetails Unlimited Banquet on Saturday, March 18, at the Winona Elks Lodge, 4540 North Service Drive, Goodview. This special event will feature a d ... FULL STORY
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| Boundary Waters (02/23/2006) |
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increased motor boat quotas thrown out by court
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit today issued an opinion finding the United States Forest Service's recalculation of motor boa ... FULL STORY
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| Owl Research Workshop March 3 (02/23/2006) |
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Whether you're a researcher yourself, a high school or college student, a birder, or someone who is really interested in owls, you won't want to miss the Owl Research Workshop at the Festival of Owls ... FULL STORY
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| Start planning for your fall hunt now! (02/23/2006) |
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says now is the time to sign up for a Firearms Safety Hunter Education class if you plan to hunt this fall. You can't buy a hunting license in Minnesota a ... FULL STORY
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In Minnesota and 24 other states, the harvest of snow geese, including blue-phased, and the smaller Ross' geese will be allowed under a federal conservation order this spring.
Since 2000, when Minne ... FULL STORY
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| Birdwatching Saturday (02/09/2006) |
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Join the Hiawatha Valley Audubon Society (HVAS) on Saturday, February 11th, for a morning of winter bird watching in comfort! HVAS members will lead a field trip to the Whitewater State Park headquar ... FULL STORY
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| Great Backyard Bird Count 2006 (02/09/2006) |
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Tens of thousands of Americans will be counting birds February 17-20, 2006. Be one of them.
Take part in the 9th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). The count involves people of all ages and a ... FULL STORY
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| Ice Fishing Day for Kids (02/09/2006) |
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Children ages 6 through 13 will discover the fun and excitement of fishing through the ice at the Ice Fishing Day Clinic to be held on Saturday, February 25, 2006 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Lake Pa ... FULL STORY
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| Make your own maple syrup (02/09/2006) |
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Interested in tapping a few maple trees in your yard and making high quality maple syrup? You can learn how by attending a Maple Syrup Clinic offered by the University of Minnesota Extension Service.
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| Message in the wind (02/09/2006) |
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by Tom Conroy
DNR Information Officer
The American flag that hangs from a pole just down the street catches my eye each morning on my way out to the dog kennel.
On a recent blustery morning, I glan ... FULL STORY
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| Owl pellets in your classroom (02/09/2006) |
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Sunday, March 5, 2006 at the Houston Nature Center - Houston, MN
Attention teachers! The Festival of Owls will be holding a special hands-on program to show teachers how to use owl pellets to teac ... FULL STORY
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| DNR seeking comment on duck plan (01/18/2006) |
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on its newly-released draft plan to recover the state's breeding and migrating duck populations. Building on the 2001 p ... FULL STORY
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| Ice fishing fun for kids planned (00/00/2006) |
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Children ages 6-13 will discover the fun and excitement of fishing through the ice at the Ice Fishing Day Clinic to be held Saturday, February 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Park Lodge, Lake W ... FULL STORY
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| DNR offers tips for safer snowmobiling (12/21/2005) |
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Another snowmobile season is upon us, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging snowmobilers to get this season off to a smooth, safe start. "I want people to take advanta ... FULL STORY
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| Making sure to clean the plate (11/09/2005) |
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by Tom Conroy
There is a song about a young boy tossing a baseball into the air. He swings the bat and misses. Again he tosses the ball into the air, swings and misses. Time and again, he swings a ... FULL STORY
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| Audubon Society to meet (10/12/2005) |
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The migrating tundra swans that will soon be arriving on the river in great numbers will be the speaker's topic at the Coulee Region Audubon Society meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 in the lower level of the ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater Park programs (10/12/2005) |
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October 15, 2005
All programs begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
8:30-9:30a.m. Treats and Tweets - Fall migration is underway! Recent arrivals at the visitor center' ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater Park programs (08/17/2005) |
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Friday, August 19
8-9:30p.m. "Winged Migration"¯ - Celebrate the mystery of bird migration! For four years Academy Award winning producer Jacques Perrin had film crews scattered around the world li ... FULL STORY
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| DNR sets 60-day, four-duck season (08/10/2005) |
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Minnesota waterfowl hunters will have a 60-day duck season and four-duck daily bag limit, including one hen mallard, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today.
The duck harvest in ... FULL STORY
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| Fishing license required (05/11/2005) |
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It's an oft-repeated scene: A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer asks for someone's fishing license, and the answer is, "Well, I have one, but I just forgot to bring it wit ... FULL STORY
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| Help with prairie restoration (01/30/2005) |
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The Mississippi Valley Conservancy [MVC] seeks volunteers to help begin restoration of the Chalsma sand-prairie site near Holmen, Wisconsin, at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2005. Volunteers a ... FULL STORY
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| New WMA will protect cave, trout stream (01/23/2005) |
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Cherry Grove Blind Valley SNA (Scientific and Natural Area) in Fillmore County will receive further protection and the public will have additional land for recreation thanks to the purchase of an 80-a ... FULL STORY
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| Owls on move, use caution when observing (01/19/2005) |
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The largest irruption of northern owls ever documented is occurring in Minnesota this winter. Many people have noticed the unusual numbers of great gray owls, northern hawk owls, and boreal owls.
Th ... FULL STORY
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| DNR to survey deer from air (01/16/2005) |
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Those helicopters that will soon be zooming and hovering over parts of the landscape in southeast Minnesota will be no cause for alarm, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises.
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| Archery shoot (08/15/2004) |
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Be prepared for that one shot!!!
Labor Day
Annual Broadhead shoot
Registration starts Monday, September 6th at 6:30 AM.
All scores must be in by 4:00 PM
Cost is just $8.00 per shooter. Kids 14 an ... FULL STORY
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| Don’t miss REBART in Houston (08/15/2004) |
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Please join us for the 4th annual REBART show!
When: Saturday, August 28, 2004
Where: Houston Nature Center, (Trailhead Park), 215 W. Plum Street
11:00 AM
Celebrating recycling, bicycling and a ... FULL STORY
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| Minnesota whitetail deer photo contest (08/15/2004) |
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Minnesota Deer Hunters Association is holding a photo contest for youth and adults. You have a chance of winning cash or cool prizes. The contest is open to MDHA members and non-members with youth and ... FULL STORY
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| Birds, birds, birds at Perrot Park (08/11/2004) |
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**ALL PROGRAMS WILL START FROM THE NATURE CENTER**
Friday, August 13 WHAT MAKES A BIRD A BIRD?
4:30PM Hey kids!!! Grab your parents and join the naturalist for a demonstration on bird b ... FULL STORY
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| Deer population remains high (08/11/2004) |
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While last year's record harvest helped hold Minnesota's deer numbers in check, the population remains high thanks to abundant habitat, readily available food and another relatively mild winter.
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| Five hunters get elk permits (08/11/2004) |
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Five Minnesota hunters were recently chosen by the Department of Natural Resources to hunt four antlerless elk and one bull this fall near Grygla in northwestern Minnesota. A total of 1,109 hunters ap ... FULL STORY
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| Minnesota ranks third in Bald Eagle pairs (08/11/2004) |
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More than five years after proposing to take the bald eagle off the endangered species list and declare victory for our national symbol, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) has still failed to comp ... FULL STORY
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| Special hunts and youth season for deer (08/11/2004) |
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According to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials, a booming deer herd and a strong commitment to the future of hunting, have led to the expansion of special youth deer hunting op ... FULL STORY
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| Where to hunt mourning doves (08/11/2004) |
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Q: The 2004 hunting seasons open Sept. 1 with the first mourning dove hunt in nearly 60 years. Hunters looking for places to hunt are in luck because Minnesota has a lot of land that is open for publ ... FULL STORY
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| Izaak Walton League to meet (08/08/2004) |
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Brad Redlin, the Mississippi River/Ag. Coordinator for the Midwest Office of the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA), will be speaking to the Winona (Will Dilg) Chapter of the IWLA at the Monarch Ta ... FULL STORY
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| Prairie Walk (08/08/2004) |
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Prairie Walk
7:00 PM Saturday August 21
Houston Nature Center
Come for an easy 1 hour walk along the award-winning Houston levee prairie in Trailhead Park. Find out why cord grass can give you wel ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater programs (08/08/2004) |
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All programs, unless otherwise noted, begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Friday, August 13
8-9p.m. Frog Love Songs Fill the Air - From early spring through summer the ... FULL STORY
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| DNR to conduct state land sale Aug. 24-25 (07/28/2004) |
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer eight parcels of state land for sale to the public at sealed bid auction and public oral auction Aug. 24 - 25.
Two 40-acre parcels locat ... FULL STORY
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| Pontoon boat safety concerns DNR (07/28/2004) |
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Boating safety officials are seeing more accidents and safety violations involving pontoon boats this summer. Two people have died in accidents on pontoons so far this season and there have been sever ... FULL STORY
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| Perrot State Park programs (07/25/2004) |
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PLANTS AND THEIR ATTRIBUTES WEEK
**All programs will start from the Nature Center**
Friday, July 30 PRAIRIE PATHWAYS
7:30PM Join the Naturalist for a short slide show on the a ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park programs (07/25/2004) |
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Whitewater State Park Naturalist Programs
July 31 and August 6-7, 2004
All programs, unless otherwise noted, begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Saturday July 31
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| Perrot State Park programs (07/21/2004) |
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Naturalist Program, Perrot State Park, Trempealeau.
For more information: (608)534-6409
ANIMALS AND THEIR ATTRIBUTES WEEK
**All programs will start from the Nature Center**
Friday, July 23 ... FULL STORY
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| Excess venison, the lean, healthy gift (07/18/2004) |
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With the deer population at high levels through most of Minnesota, deer hunters will be able to purchase additional antlerless tags in many areas of the state. Although many hunters will take advantag ... FULL STORY
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| Tree & shrub walk in Houston (07/18/2004) |
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Tree & Shrub Walk
Saturday, July 31, 7:00 PM
Houston Nature Center
Have you ever tasted a gooseberry? Or wondered how "ninebark"¯ got its name? Did you know that there's a coniferous tree that lo ... FULL STORY
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| Trempealeau fishing winners announced (07/14/2004) |
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106 boats, with two fishermen each, took to the Mississippi River at Trempealeau, Wisconsin on Saturday, July 10, 2004. The fishing contest is part of the annual Catfish Days celebration in Trempeale ... FULL STORY
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| Visit the HOUSTON sign (07/14/2004) |
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Visit the HOUSTON Sign On The Hill
Saturday, July 24, 7:00 PM
Meet at the Houston Nature Center
Ever wanted to go up to see the huge stone "HOUSTON"¯ sign on the hill north of Houston but didn't k ... FULL STORY
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| Michigan poachers had 438 sunfish (07/11/2004) |
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When Bruce Pfalzgraff, a conservation officer with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), ran a registration check of a Michigan vehicle near a lake in west central Minnesota recently, h ... FULL STORY
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| Birds of prey program (07/04/2004) |
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Birds of Prey Program
7:00 pm Saturday July 17
Houston Nature Center
Learn about birds of prey game show style! This hands-on program will let you touch feet, feathers, and other cool things as y ... FULL STORY
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| DNR extends pheasant season for 2004 (07/04/2004) |
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Minnesota's pheasant hunters will have additional hunting opportunities this year, thanks to a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) decision to extend the 2004 season through Dec. 31. Under the previ ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater Park programs (07/04/2004) |
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July 9-10, 2004
All programs, unless otherwise noted, begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Friday, July 9
8-9p.m. Go Batty * All seven of Minnesota's bats live in S ... FULL STORY
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| Disabled vets turkey hunt proposed (06/30/2004) |
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking comments on a proposed special turkey hunt for disabled veterans at Camp Ripley next spring. The hunt, which would be the first turkey ... FULL STORY
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| How to raise elk (06/30/2004) |
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Find Out About Elk
7:00 PM Saturday, July 10
Houston Nature Center
Learn the ins and outs of raising elk from Patty VanGundy of VanGundy Elk Farm. Besides finding out about the yearly cycle of elk ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park programs (06/30/2004) |
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July 2-4, 2004
All programs, unless otherwise noted, begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
Friday, July 2
8-9p.m. Mystery Animal Slide Show - Join us for Whitewater's game s ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park (06/23/2004) |
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All programs, unless otherwise noted, begin at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center (Park Office).
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
8-9:30p.m. "Winged Migration"¯ - Explore the mystery of migration! For four yea ... FULL STORY
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| Alice the Owl at Houston Nature (06/20/2004) |
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At Home With Alice the Owl
7:00 PM Saturday, July 3
Houston Nature Center
Alice the Great Horned Owl was injured when she was so young that she grew up thinking she's a human. She still has basic ... FULL STORY
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| Garden of Eden bike tour (06/20/2004) |
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Galesville will have the Garden of Eden Bike Tour on Saturday, June 26th as part of Galesville's 150th Anniversary Celebration. This bike tour is similar to the popular Apple Affair bike tour. If ... FULL STORY
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| Minnesota moose season deadline June 18 (06/13/2004) |
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Hunters are reminded that the application deadline for the 2004 Minnesota moose hunt is Friday, June 18. Applications may be made from any of the 1,800 statewide Electronic Licensing System (ELS) vend ... FULL STORY
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| Winona Hiking Club sets out June 19 (06/13/2004) |
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Coming off a highly successful first hike earlier in the month, the newly-formed Winona Hiking Club has scheduled a second hike for Saturday, June 19th at Whitewater State Park. The club's first hi ... FULL STORY
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| DNR question of the week (06/06/2004) |
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Q: Finding a place to ride an ATV or other OHV machine takes a little research. And, Minnesota offers different riding opportunities. Are there different levels of riding opportunities - from novice t ... FULL STORY
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| Funding available for shoreland projects (06/06/2004) |
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making $300,000 available
for grant proposals for protecting or restoring native shoreline habitat across the state.
Grants recipients will be ... FULL STORY
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| Whitewater State Park programs (06/06/2004) |
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"Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Soldiers; Company K, First Minnesota Infantry"¯ Presentation Offered at Whitewater State Park
Discover Winona County's involvement in the Civil War at Whitewater State Pa ... FULL STORY
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| PLANT AND GARDEN DECOR/CRAFT SALE (06/02/2004) |
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The Country Bloomers Garden Club will host their 5th Annual Plant Sale Friday June 11, Noon - 6:00 p.m. and Sat. June 12, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1060 River Street, Dakota, MN ... FULL STORY
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| Saftety tips for grilling season (06/02/2004) |
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With the summer grilling season nearly here, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds Minnesotans they can take action to protect themselves and their families from food-borne illness.
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| Turtles don’t have crossing guards (06/02/2004) |
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During late spring and early summer, turtles all over Minnesota are traveling to their egg laying grounds, oftentimes having to hike across roads and highways.
"It is fairly common to see turt ... FULL STORY
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| Wild edible foods (06/02/2004) |
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Wild Edible Foods
7:00 PM, Saturday, June 12
Houston Nature Center
Join European-trained chef Monique Hooker to learn how to make our local wild edible foods really taste great. Monique will help y ... FULL STORY
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| Youth fishing day at Whitewater (06/02/2004) |
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This Saturday, June 5th Whitewater State Park is hosting its 6th annual Take a Kid Fishing Day. This activity is designed to help youngsters 5 to 15 start trout fishing. Guides will take small group ... FULL STORY
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| Gypsy moth trapping season underway (05/30/2004) |
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commissioner Gene Hugoson today announced that the department will soon begin its summer trapping program to monitor the state for evidence of start-up popula ... FULL STORY
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