Bird Walks at Sherburne History Center
MN Master Naturalist to Host Bird Walks at Sherburne History Center Join other outdoor enthusiasts on the second and fourth Thursdays, April through June, for Bird Walks at the Sherburne History Center! Hosted by Minnesota Master Naturalist, Dean Kleinhans, this program will focus on birding techniques and the importance of habitat and phenology. Use of binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras and cell phone apps will be covered. Kleinhans has over two decades experience leading and helping with bird surveys
Voting Begins April 1 for Poetry Showcase!
Voting Begins April 1 for Poetry Showcase! To celebrate National Poetry Month in April, the Sherburne History Center (SHC) is hosting a Poetry Showcase! Submissions were accepted through March 15, 2024 and public voting will begin April 1, 2024 and continue through April 27, 2024. Poem viewing and voting can be done in person at the Sherburne History Center or online at www.sherburnehistorycenter.org . Each vote costs $3. The winner will receive half of the vote earnings in the form of a cash prize.
Recognizing Volunteer Achievements at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Press Release Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge 1 7076 293rd Ave NW Zimmerman, MN 55398 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2024 Contact: Jade Pederson, jade_pederson@fws.gov, 763-389-3323 ext. 104 Recognizing volunteer achievements at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge The volunteers at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge dedicate their knowledge and time to fulfilling the mission of the refuge each year. To honor their accomplishments, staff and volunteers come together at
Learn How to Access New Program to Help Hire People with Disabilities.
Join DEED for an Employer Webinar on New Fund that Reimburses Employers for Costs Associated with Providing Reasonable Accommodations for EmployeesNow, through the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED’s) Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF) small to mid-sized Minnesota businesses can request reimbursements for up to $30,000 in expenses related to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees with disabilities.Learn about how an SBA loan can be an option
Prescribed Burns Help Oak Savanna at Sherburne Refuge
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge 17076 293rd Avenue NW Zimmerman, MN 55398 (763) 389-3323 fws.gov/refuge/sherburne FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2024 Greg Dehmer (763) 389-3323 ext. 102 Kris Larson (763) 389-3323 ext. 107 Prescribed Burns Help Oak Savanna at Sherburne Refuge Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is planning a series of prescribed burns to be conducted during the spring season to help maintain the natural habitats for wildlife and reduce the chance of wildfires outside the
Governor Walz Urges Small Businesses Impacted by Lack of Snow to Apply for Business Assistance
For Immediate Release Mary HaugenMary.Haugen@state.mn.usMarch 7, 2024Media ResourcesPrevious Announcements Governor Walz Urges Small Businesses Impacted by Lack of Snow to Apply for Business Assistance[ST. PAUL, MN] – As Minnesota continues to face record-high winter temperatures, Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota has unlocked federal funding for small businesses impacted by this winter’s historic drought conditions. Amid the warmest winter on record, federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans
First Responders Exhibit Opens at the Sherburne History Center
NEWS RELEASE SHERBURNE HISTORY CENTER 10775 27th Ave SE, Becker, MN 55308 For Immediate Release Event Date: 24 February - 1 September 2024 Contact Information: Mo Galvin, Curator 763-275-2211 mgalvin@sherburnehistorycenter.org First Responders Exhibit Opens at the Sherburne History Center Becker, MN Sherburne County’s Fire, Police and Sheriff Protection exhibit explores a short history of civic protection since the county organized in 1856, when Minnesota was a territory. Over the years we have
Environmental Permitting Research
The Minnesota Chamber FoundationThe Minnesota Chamber Foundation released a report on Minnesota’s permitting process this week, Streamlining Minnesota’s Permitting Process: Essential for Economic Growth. This report is the culmination of a six-month study digging into the facts and data behind headlines, working with consulting partners Barr Engineering, the Policy Navigation Group and Squire Patton Boggs to produce a data-driven analysis of Minnesota’s environmental permitting system. The research
Contribute Your Voice and Insights to Identify Community Health Needs
Greetings, Fairview Health Services is conducting its 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and wants to hear from our partner community organizations and community leaders that are working toward responding to the social determinants of health needs of community members. The CHNA is an important opportunity for our health system to gather community health information from our patients, employees, partners, and neighbors. Your input will help us identify community health needs as well
Terra Nova Open Application
Terra Nova School has their 24-25 school year application period open through March 15th! Check out our website and at the top click the Admission Application. Under the School Year applying for: section, make sure to choose the 2024-2025 option. You will receive a number that is tied to your application. The lottery will be at 4:00 pm on April 10th. You will be notified at that time if your application number was drawn. If you have further questions about the enrollment application process,