DNR seeks comments on Lake Vermilion special walleye regulation

(Released August 1, 2011)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public meeting Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. to provide an update on the status of the Lake Vermilion walleye population, answer questions and gather input on the future of the Lake Vermilion walleye regulation. The meeting will be at the DNR area office, 650 Highway 169, Tower.

For those who are unable to attend the meeting, public comments will be accepted at the DNR Central Office, 500 Lafayette Road., St. Paul, on Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Comments may also be sent to Jeff Eibler, acting area fisheries supervisor, 650 Highway 169, Tower, Minn. 55790 or emailed tojeff.eibler@state.mn.us.

Lake Vermilion walleyes have been protected with a slot limit since 2006. The special regulation requires the immediate release of all walleye between 17 and 26 inches. One walleye more than 26 inches is allowed in a possession limit of four. The current walleye regulation may be modified, extended or dropped.

The deadline for comments on the Lake Vermilion special walleye regulation is Oct. 14.

Hwy 65 closed from Nashwauk to Togo in Itasca County

Hwy 65 closed from Nashwauk to Togo in Itasca County

 

DULUTH, Minn. — MnDOT has closed Highway 65 from Nashwauk to Togo due to flooding. Motorists are encouraged to use Highway 73 or Highway 38 as alternate routes.

 

Local traffic may enter the closed area to access their properties, but are advised not to drive through the flood waters covering Highway 65.

 

Highway 65 will be reopened when the water recedes and MnDOT repairs any damage to the roadway.

 

Please check 511mn.org or dial 511 for updated information.

Minnesota Council of Non-profit Workshops and Events in Virginia/Duluth

Thursday, April 28 - "Speak Up" information session at the AEOA office at 702 3rd Avenue South, Virginia from noon to 1 p.m. Come and hear why it is so important for nonprofits to Speak Up to our elected officials and learn ways that you can share your nonprofit's story. Steve Schultz from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits will be on hand to with all the pertinent information. Bring your lunch. We will have coffee and soft drinks.
For more information visit www.minnesotanonprofits.org.

Other events:

Wednesday, May 4 - Two Financial Planning workshops = One full day of learning! Both workshops are presented by the Nonprofit Assistance Fund and will be held at the Ordean Building, Room B/C, 424 W. Superior Street, Duluth. 

These workshops serve as a solid introduction for those new to nonprofits or a good refresher course for the more seasoned professional.

•  Fundamentals of Budgeting - 9 a.m. to noon
  Budgets are the foundation of nonprofit finance and are vital to your organization's strategic planning and management. This workshop will prepare you to craft a budget for your program or organization using a clear 10-step process. We will walk through a realistic budgeting scenario and discuss the basics of managing cash flow, giving you practical tools to develop and monitor effective budgets.
  
• Fundamentals of Nonprofit Financing - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  Nonprofit finance has unique rules, conditions, and terminology. This session will provide an introduction to financial reports, the accounting rules governing restricted funds, and nonprofit reporting requirements. We will unpack financial jargon and use real nonprofit examples to illustrate key concepts. You will learn to clarify financial roles and responsibilities and how to create effective internal controls and policies.
  
  Take these two workshops together for a comprehensive overview of nonprofit financial management. Both will be presented by Michael Anderson, Training Program Manager and Loan Officer with the Nonprofit Assistance Fund.
  
  
• The Details:
  Wednesday, May 4 at the Ordean Building, 424 W. Superior Street, Duluth
  9a.m. to noon - Fundamentals of Budgeting
  1  to 4 p.m. - Fundamentals of Nonprofit Financing

Fee for each workshop: $25 for MCN members / $35 for nonmembers

Register today at www.minnesotanonprofits.org/

• Tuesday, May 2 - Tech Tuesday:  Blogging – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly! 
  Tuesday, May 3, at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Bring a lunch, coffee provided)
  Ordean Building, 424 West Superior St.  Rooms B/C, Duluth
  The program is FREE but registrations required at mstreufert@minnesotanonprofits.org

I hope to see you at these events!

Mary

P.S. The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits has launched a new web site that includes a seperate section for the Northeast Chapter. Visit www.minnesotanonprofits.org to see our new look.

Mary Streufert
Regional Coordinator
MCN - Northeast Chapter
218-726-4887 office phone
218-206-5711 cell
mary@mncn.org

The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council is Seeking New Board Members

     The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council is currently accepting applications from individuals wishing to serve on its Board of Directors.  There are currently openings for the following two Board positions:  an At-Large representative and a Student Ad-Hoc representative.

     ARAC offers grant support and technical assistance to individual artists and non-profit arts organizations who reside in the seven counties which make up the Arrowhead Region:  Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis.

     ARAC is looking for individuals with knowledge of various art forms and perspectives.  Active artists working in all disciplines; artists from communities of color; arts supporters/collectors; or individuals with knowledge of the regional arts community and arts organizations are encouraged to apply.

    ARAC's Board meets the third Thursday of each month except August and December.  Council members serve as panelists to award project based funding to regional non-profit arts organizations and artists.  Board members also assess the art needs in the region and develop programs that stimulate the regional arts community.  Council members serve as volunteers, but are paid a mileage reimbursement for attending meetings.  A board term is three years and a Board member may serve two consecutive terms.  Serving on the Board gives an individual the opportunity to learn about arts activities in the region; to increase their knowledge of grant writing and the review process; to network with other artists and arts professionals; and to have input into matters that affect arts funding in the region.

    ARAC is the primary funding source for artists and arts organizations in northeastern Minnesota, awarding over a half a million dollars in grant support last year.  ARAC administers six grant programs for regional non-profit arts organizations and three grant programs for regional artists.  ARAC also administers The Artist Fund, a Duluth based, regional non-profit which offers financial assistance to artists confronted with a career-threatening emergency and a medical reimbursement program.

    ARAC's programs are made possible through funding from the Minnesota State Legislature; the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund as appropriated by the State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008; The McKnight Foundation; and the Artist Fund.  ARAC presents the Arrowhead Arts Awards, which annually recognize an outstanding regional artist and arts advocate.  The ARAC staff provides free grant writing workshops and technical assistance to regional artists and arts organizations and ARAC works in partnership with the Minnesota State Arts Board and the other eleven Regional Arts Councils to promote the arts throughout Minnesota.

    The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, February 25, 2011.  The available At-Large term runs from May 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014.  The Student Ad-Hoc position runs from May 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012.  Interested individuals may contact the ARAC office at info@aracouncil.org; 218-722-0952 or 800-569-8134 for more information about Board responsibilities, the Council and its programs, and to receive an application form.  A Board application form can be downloaded from the ARAC web site:  www.aracouncil.org

Twins Caravan to visit Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Bemidji, Brainerd, Ely, Walker, Aitkin

Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Bemidji, Brainerd, Ely, Walker, Aitkin are among the northern Minnesota communities included in the 2011 Twins Winter Caravan, which features stops in nearly 60 communities throughout Twins Territory between Monday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Jan. 31.  Here is the schedule of stops in this area:

Week 1.1 - Ron Gardenhire, Drew Butera, Jeff Manship, Joe Vavra, Kris Atteberry
Thursday, Jan. 20 - TBD; Fosston/Clearbrook, MN; Brainerd, MN

Week 1.2 - Matt Capps, Brian Duensing, Dick Bremer
Tuesday, Jan. 18 - Ely, MN; Hibbing, MN; Grand Rapids, MN
Wednesday, January 19 - Aitkin, MN; Walker, MN; Bemidji, MN

For a complete schedule: http://mlb.mlb.com/min/community/winter_caravan.jsp