News Tuesday January 9 th 2024
The Grand Forks Herald is reporting that the area concluded 2023 with an intense ice storm that brought power outages and road closures, marking the year’s end with severe winter conditions. The National Weather Service attributed the year's weather patterns to a transition from La Niña to El Niño, resulting in below-average precipitation and above-average temperatures. The shift led to a varied climate, with a surplus of snowfall in the winter, drier and warmer summer conditions, and a recent ice storm on Christmas Day. Despite last winter’s significant snowfall, this year’s precipitation is notably below normal, indicating a change in weather patterns influenced by the tropical phenomena. The forecast suggests a continuation of warmer temperatures but with a decrease in the severity of El Niño during spring and early summer.
The U of M Extension and Minnesota Farm Service Agency are set to host the Women in Ag Conference in St. Cloud on February 6, 2024. With the theme "Planting Possibilities: Shaping
the Future of Farming," the event aims to provide valuable insights and dynamic presentations focusing on the crucial role of planning in farm businesses, catering to beginners, future farmers, mid-career professionals, and seasoned agricultural enthusiasts. For more information and to register, visit the website: z.umn.edu/WomenInAg2024.
Lake of the Woods County Board meets today at 9am at the County Government Center in Baudette.
Minnesota has experienced a net gain of approximately 43,000 acres of wetland between 2006 and 2020, according to the Wetland Status and Trends Monitoring Report released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The report highlights that most gains occurred in the last six years, primarily in emergent wetlands in agricultural areas, influenced by periods of higher precipitation, demonstrating the success of the state’s Wetland Conservation Act in achieving small net gains and reducing wetland losses over time.
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) has announced the opening of the photography exhibit "Pulled in Many Directions" by Andy Hall at the NWMAC Gallery, located at
Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls, running until February 26, 2024. With 45 pieces available for sale, the exhibit showcases Hall’s diverse subject matter and evolving techniques captured through digital cameras, various lenses, filters, and a tripod. An artist reception will take place on January 24, 5:30-7:30 PM, featuring live music, drinks, and dessert, providing an opportunity for the public to engage with Hall’s captivating and mesmerizing artwork.
Applications are currently open for Project Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 for nonprofit arts organizations, schools, and communities in the seven-county Minnesota service area, including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties. These grants, funded by Clean Water, Land and Legacy funds, and general allocation funds from the
State of Minnesota, support various arts projects, such as festivals, community theatre projects, and creative writing workshops, aiming to enhance the quality of life in the region.
To learn more about these grant programs and start an application, visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org.
A Funeral Service for brother and sister, Dave and Dolleen Anderson will be held at Rose Free Lutheran Church on Friday, January 12, 2024, at 11:00 am, with a visitation an hour prior. Interment will be held at Moe-Rose Cemetery. Dave was 65. Dolleen was 55. Arrangements entrusted to the Helgeson Funeral Chapel.
Graveside services for LaVonne Baade of Baudette, Minnesota will be held on Friday January 12th, 2024 at 3:30pm at the Pitt Cemetery with a lunch and gathering to follow at the Moose Lodge in Baudette. LaVonne Gayle Baade Passed away December 22, 2023 at the age of 77. Helgeson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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