Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported on the 16th deputies conducted a Civil Standby and responded to a minor two-vehicle accident. On the 17th Deputies responded to a disturbance at an apartment complex in Jackson, assisted the Jackson Ambulance with a medical call and responded to a driving complaint on US 71. Dickinson County relayed information on a vehicle travelling northbound on US 71 entering Jackson County that was reported to be swerving and travelling anywhere from 30 mph to 70 mph. The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was conducted which resulted in the driver being issued a citation for No MN Driver’s License. Jackson County Dispatch assisted a group of HLO students in a babysitting class on how to make a 911 call. Students were given a scenario and then had to call 911 to report it. It was noted those participating did a good job in reporting the details.
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The Gathering Church in Bingham Lake is asking you to impact local lives in our community by giving blood. Monday July 22nd from 9am to Noon and 1:30pm-4pm at the Gathering Church located at 820 Highway 60 Bingham Lake. Donors must be at least 16 years of age and weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good general health. If you are exhibiting symptoms related to Covid-19, a cold or the flu, you will be asked to not donate. To schedule your appointment log onto www.cbblifeblood.org click on Events July 22nd and the Gathering Church or call 605-331-3222. Walk-ins will be accepted but they prefer appointments. You can provide Hope for someone in Need, take a minute and help save a life.
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Mark your calendar! The University of Minnesota North Central Research & Outreach Center (NCROC) will host its annual Visitor’s Day Tuesday, July 23 from 2-6 p.m. Tours, activities, informational booths and vendors will be featured throughout the event.
Visitors will be able to take wagon tours to NCROC’s apple orchard, bog, and through various research areas. Two presentations featuring Helga the Hereford, a full-size cow model designed to simulate dystocia events (difficult calvings) will be held.
University of Minnesota specialists, Extension educators, Itasca County Master Gardeners and the 8th District Garden Club will be available to explain research programs and answer questions. Information booths will be in the Administration and Equipment buildings.
Activities for children will include a scavenger hunt, a Bell Museum interactive booth, potato digging, and more.
The Horticulture program has planned several activities, including blueberry plant health and annual flower trials. Staff from the University of Minnesota mums, potatoes and organics programs will be onsite. The Itasca County Master Gardeners will conduct plant diagnostics and answer your questions about water quality and food preservation, and host planting for kids and compost demonstrations.
Itasca Waters returns this year with two displays – one indoor and the other outdoor.
For updated information, visit the following online platforms:
NCROC’s website: https://ncroc.cfans.umn.edu/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NCROC
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ncroc_uofm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncroc_uofm/
NCROC was established in 1896. It is part of a statewide network of research and outreach centers (ROCs) whose collective charter and vision is to conduct broad based, research and education programs in natural resources and agricultural systems that have direct impact on stakeholders and citizens of the region, state, nation, and world. Research programs at the NCROC include Agronomy, Beef Systems Management, Horticulture and Wild Rice.
Learn how University of Minnesota research impacts your life! Come early to enjoy the tours and see the wide range of activities happening at NCROC! All ages are welcome to attend this fun and educational event. Admission is free.
NCROC is located on the east edge of Grand Rapids at 1861 East US Highway 169.
For more information, contact NCROC at 218-327-4490 ext. 2001, or visit the above online platforms.
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I am all about educating and spreading the “knowledge” around… I get it, sometimes you may think what the heck is that Laura talking about now? Well, just this week we had a lovely lady that visited the station to get some information and we got to talking about life and marriage and they just celebrated 65 years of marriage which I in turn said HOLY BUCKETS THAT IS AWESOME, Congratulations!!! I absolutely LOVED her take on marriage, she had stated somedays are tougher to tolerate than others! AND THEN she chuckled when she realized Steve and I were married. All three of us decided that ANYONE that says they have had a Utopia of marriage where they have NEVER been fed up or ready to toss up the white flag really hasn’t had a FULL marriage. Not to say you can’t have been extremely happy but there is absolutely no way your husband never got on one of your nerves at one point in time… DON”T Call in and complain I am just stating findings from a long time married woman that I believe is spot on!!! With that on my mind… Did you know that today is Flitch Day? I know neither did I!!!! I mean, what the heck? I KID YOU NOT…. BUT… Flitch Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated annually on July 19th. It dates back to an ancient custom that saw married couples earning a flitch of bacon by proving the strength of their union after a year. The couple would stand trial to prove their love and faithfulness to each other after a year and a-day of their marriage, and, if successful, they were given a flitch of bacon as an award. While this tradition is no longer actively practiced, it is still celebrated every three to four years at the Dunmow Flitch Trials. Now Steve and I are 34 plus marriage and I can’t believe that I never thought of FLITCHING BACON AT HIM… I truly believe this would have resolved a lot of issues… I mean it’s BACON!!! Bacon truly resolves all issues… and if you are a vegetarian you ask? I got nothing for you… BUT it is National Daiquiri Day too and I would bet if you are up for it… We could sit down and have a few daiquiris and resolve not only the whole “trial of marriage” but I bet we could come out with a resolution of World Peace! Lime, Strawberry or Mango… I think I am up for the challenge… Call me on that!!!