Monday, May 28, 2012
Get caught up on all the notes posted in our announcements section last week.
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Blog for us Have a new baby? Proud parents of an honor roll student? Looking for volunteers for an organization or project? Post your news and notes to Apple Valley Patch by clicking here. Here are some of the news tidbits posted recently: STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS Scott Highlands 6th Grader Places at State Math Masters Tournament Karlee Lursen Named to Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University for Spring 2012 2 Apple Valley Students Graduate From Creighton University 4 Apple Valley Students Make Michigan Tech Dean's List for Spring 2012 Casey Jacobsen Earns Gold Glove in Northern Sun Conference 10 Apple Valley Students Chosen for All-State Bands 6 Apple Valley …
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Three things to do to make sure your boat passes MN DNR inspection for aquatic invasive species.
In years past you might have gotten off with a warning, but Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials say this year you could get a ticket for violating state laws and practices that keep aquatic invasive species from spreading. Three things to do before you transport a boat: Citations range from $50 to $1,000. Check out the Patch video above from a DNR demonstration held this month at Long Lake in New Brighton, MN. For more information, see one-minute and 30-minute videos from the MN DNR (click thumbnails).
Friday, May 11, 2012
It's finally here. Patch is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about the 2012 Minnesota fishing opener before heading out this weekend. From rules and regulations to live bait outlets, we've got you covered.
Minnesota has seen more than its fair share of cold, wet and windy fishing openers, but it doesn't look like 2012 will be one of them. Forecasts call for clear skies with morning lows in the upper 40s and afternoon highs in the high 70s. The fishing season officially begins at the stroke of midnight, and Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expects anglers to find a good bite throughout the state. Read the metro area fishing outlook here. Minnesota is the nation’s leader in fishing participation (28 percent of residents age 16 or older buy a license). About 500,000 anglers typically hit the water on opening day, and about 1.4 million people buy Minnesota fishing licenses each year. Minnesota's general fishing opener is the …
Odds are there is good fishing not far from your front door.
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Blog for us The Minnesota 2012 fishing opener is this Saturday, May 12. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has put together a compact guide to the opener to help you find what you need to know. With more than 250 lakes in the metro area managed for fisheries and nearly 300 miles of good-sized streams and rivers, anglers would be hard-pressed to find another major urban area with such a wealth of fishing opportunities. Take the Mississippi River, for instance. Flowing through the heart of the metro, its northern reaches are well known as a top-notch bass fishery. Then there’s "Pool 2," the area between the dams at St. Paul and Hastings. A few decades ago, it was so…
Friday, April 27, 2012
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will lift burning restrictions Friday.
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Friday, April 27, 2012
Editor's note: The following content was provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will officially lift burning restrictions in 13 Minnesota counties, including Apple Valley's Dakota County, beginning at 8 a.m. Friday. The DNR is lifting restrictions in areas where green-up is occurring and wildfire conditions are easing. The following counties will be removed from burning restrictions April 27: Dakota, Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Douglas, Hennepin, Isanti, Pope, Ramsey, Stearns, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties. Although the state burning restrictions are lifted in these counties, local areas, counties or municipalities may have specific regulations or restrictions …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans to lift burning restrictions beginning Friday after much needed rain arrived.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The following content was provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will lift burning restrictions in 13 Minnesota counties beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 27. The DNR is lifting restrictions in areas where green-up is occurring and wildfire conditions are easing. The following counties will be removed from burning restrictions April 27: Dakota, Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Douglas, Hennepin, Isanti, Pope, Ramsey, Stearns, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties. Although the state burning restrictions are lifted in these counties, local areas, counties or municipalities may have specific regulations or restrictions that affect burning operations. People should check with…
Friday, April 6, 2012
Forecasted gusty winds and low humidity over the weekend have officials on alert and urging residents to be cautious when grilling or enjoying campfires.
Gusty winds and extremely dry conditions have prompted the Minnesota DNR to elevate fire danger classifications for much of Minnesota. Apple Valley and Dakota County remain in a 'very high' rating. But about half the state has been placed in the 'extreme' category. No burning permits are being issued in Apple Valley and Dakota County at the current time and other burning restrictions have not yet been implemented. Wednesday's scheduled controlled burn near Flint Hills created a towering plume of smoke that could be seen for miles, however the Minnesota DNR was monitoring that fire closely and winds were calm. From the Minnesota DNR: The fire danger rating issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shows high to extreme …
Forecasted gusty winds and low humidity over the weekend have officials on alert and urging residents to be cautious when grilling or enjoying campfires.
Gusty winds and extremely dry conditions have prompted the Minnesota DNR to elevate fire danger classifications for much of Minnesota. Rosemount and Dakota County remain in a 'very high' rating. But about half the state has been placed in the 'extreme' category. No burning permits are being issued in Rosemount and Dakota County at the current time. You can monitor burning restrictions and fire danger levels here. Wednesday's scheduled controlled burn near Flint Hills created a towering plume of smoke that could be seen for miles, however the Minnesota DNR was monitoring that fire closely and winds were calm. From the Minnesota DNR: The fire danger rating issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shows high to extreme …
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Early warmth and dry, windy weather has led the Minnesota DNR to issue burning restrictions sooner than usual this year.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will place burning restrictions over much of the state starting March 26, with more areas included later, due to the melting of snow and winds drying the dead standing grass and brush in open areas. Spring fire restrictions limit open burning until summer green-up occurs. Traditionally, most wildfires in Minnesota occur during April and May. More than 95 percent of these fires are caused by human error. “Because of the high fire incidence during this time period, the DNR proactively initiates burning restrictions,” said DNR Fire Prevention Coordinator Larry Himanga. The restrictions normally last from four to six weeks until sufficient green vegetative growth occurs. Spring fire …
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Burning will be restricted in Dakota County and many other Minnesota counties starting March 26.
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will place burning restrictions over much of the state starting March 26, with more areas included later, due to the melting of snow and winds drying the dead standing grass and brush in open areas. Spring fire restrictions limit open burning until summer green-up occurs. Traditionally, most wildfires in Minnesota occur during April and May. More than 95 percent of these fires are caused by human error. “Because of the high fire incidence during this time period, the DNR proactively initiates burning restrictions,” said DNR Fire Prevention Coordinator Larry Himanga. The restrictions normally last from four to six weeks until sufficient green vegetative growth occurs. Spring fire …
Troy Thompson
11:21 am on Friday, May 11, 2012
Who's heading 'up north' and who has a favorite spot nearby? (You don't have to tell where it is:) Bring the camera. We'd love to see your trophies. more ›