The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently exploring potential changes to the Minnesota bass fishing season. DNR Northwest Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says the DNR is considering a year round catch and release bass season.
Olson says the hope is that these changes would be implemented by the start of the new fishing season in March.
More information on Minnesota’s fishing season can be seen on the Minnesota DNR website at dnr.state.mn.us.
If you’re going to be travelling in the next few days for Christmas, you need to remember to pack more than just presents and your kids. Brynna Knapp of AAA Minnesota has this advice.
Knapp also tells us the most popular destinations for holiday travel.
Wherever you’re going during the holiday season, you can find the latest Minnesota road conditions online at 511MN.org.
With area producers ensuring their 2025 acreage reports are accurate and submitted to the FSA over the weekend, Michelle Fischbach of Minnesota District 7 including Roseau County provided some other important dates and reminders to keep in mind.
For payment rates, commodity-specific rates will be announced by the end of this month. Eligible farmers should expect for payments to be issued by February 28, 2026.
A requirements reminder that crop insurance participation is not required to receive FBA payments. For those planning for the future, it is important to know that The USDA strongly encourages producers to utilize the new One Big Beautiful Bill risk management tools to protect against future price volatility.
The Roseau-Lake of the Woods County Soybean Growers and their checkoff dollars are supporting those in need during the Christmas holiday. Growers donated ham to the Northwest Community Action (NWCA) based in Badger and the Roseau Area Food Shelf in Roseau.
Treasurer of the Soybean Growers Association Ed Walsh “With these dollars, we are able to partner with our local grocery store and purchase hams that will be distributed the week of Christmas through Northwest Community Action and the Roseau Area Food Shelf.” Walsh went on to say “It is very important and helpful to give to those in need, The NCA and the Food Shelf do tremendous work, and we are proud to help the families in our community.”
Studies estimate that more than 50 million people rely on food pantries and meal programs to feed themselves and their families, according to a recent study by Feeding America. That equates to one in six people in the U.S.
The Northwest Community Action Family Service Department assists individuals and families in the Roseau-LOW service area, which includes the counties of Kittson, Lake of the Woods, East Marshall and Roseau.
The Roseau-Lake of the Woods County Soybean Growers are affiliated with the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, which oversees the investment of soybean checkoff dollars on behalf of approximately 26,000 soybean farmers in Minnesota.