From otters to butterflies: How Minnesota became a pioneer in nongame wildlife conservation

From otters to butterflies: How Minnesota became a pioneer in nongame wildlife conservation
Great Lakes Echo

By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva

In the late 1970s, when most wildlife conservation programs in the United States focused almost exclusively on game species, a quiet but historic shift began in Minnesota. It was here that one of the nation’s first state programs dedicated to protecting so-called nongame wildlife emerged from butterflies and bats to bald eagles and river otters. That story is now told in detail by Carrol Henderson in his new book, “A National Legacy: Fifty Years of Nongame Wildlife Conservation in Minnesota."

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By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva

In the late 1970s, when most wildlife conservation programs in the United States focused almost exclusively on game species, a quiet but historic shift began in Minnesota. It was here that one of the nation’s first state programs dedicated to protecting so-called nongame wildlife emerged from butterflies and bats to bald eagles and river otters. That story is now told in detail by Carrol Henderson in his new book, “A National Legacy: Fifty Years of Nongame Wildlife Conservation in Minnesota."

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Public input sought for redevelopment of Kincardine’s MacPherson Park

Public input sought for redevelopment of Kincardine’s MacPherson Park
Kincardine News
Work to make the park fully accessible and inclusive for children of all abilities is planned for 2026.
Work to make the park fully accessible and inclusive for children of all abilities is planned for 2026.
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Public input sought for redevelopment of Kincardine’s MacPherson Park

Huron Perth public health recommends adding vaping to smoking bylaw

Huron Perth public health recommends adding vaping to smoking bylaw
The Lucknow Sentinel
HURON – The bylaw that regulates smoking in workplaces and public spaces in Huron County could soon include language to restrict the use of vapes and waterpipes as their popularity grows. A motion was unanimously passed by councillors during council’s Dec. 17 council meeting directing county staff to prepare a report on a list of […]
HURON – The bylaw that regulates smoking in workplaces and public spaces in Huron County could soon include language to restrict the use of vapes and waterpipes as their popularity grows. A motion was unanimously passed by councillors during council’s Dec. 17 council meeting directing county staff to prepare a report on a list of […]
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Huron Perth public health recommends adding vaping to smoking bylaw

Michigan’s native mussels are being smothered by invading species

Michigan’s native mussels are being smothered by invading species
Great Lakes Commission
Michigan has a mussel expert who wants to save the native filter feeders from being smothered by invasive mussels now in the Great Lakes. The state scientist will discuss during […]
Michigan has a mussel expert who wants to save the native filter feeders from being smothered by invasive mussels now in the Great Lakes. The state scientist will discuss during […]
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Michigan’s native mussels are being smothered by invading species

London teen who built wooden car turns focus to new, bigger challenge

London teen who built wooden car turns focus to new, bigger challenge
The London Free Press
Already known for building a wooden electric vehicle while in high school, a London engineering student is now set to unveil a modular home prototype he believes could help address the city’s housing and homelessness crises. While modular homes aren’t a new concept, Ribal Zebian – now a student at Western University – says his […]
Already known for building a wooden electric vehicle while in high school, a London engineering student is now set to unveil a modular home prototype he believes could help address the city’s housing and homelessness crises. While modular homes aren’t a new concept, Ribal Zebian – now a student at Western University – says his […]
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London teen who built wooden car turns focus to new, bigger challenge

Driving force behind Rare Breeds Canada died suddenly Jan. 3

Driving force behind Rare Breeds Canada died suddenly Jan. 3
The Lucknow Sentinel
Elwood Quinn also built a successful ag tourism farm near Ottawa, and probably helped end Communism
Elwood Quinn also built a successful ag tourism farm near Ottawa, and probably helped end Communism
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Driving force behind Rare Breeds Canada died suddenly Jan. 3

Two injured in dog biting incident in Kincardine

Two injured in dog biting incident in Kincardine
Kincardine News
South Bruce OPP is reminding all dog owners to be familiar with the Dog Owners Liability Act following a biting incident in Kincardine that left two people injured. According to a news release, police received a report of a dog bite at a residence along Kincardine-Kinloss Townline around 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 6. Police attended […]
South Bruce OPP is reminding all dog owners to be familiar with the Dog Owners Liability Act following a biting incident in Kincardine that left two people injured. According to a news release, police received a report of a dog bite at a residence along Kincardine-Kinloss Townline around 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 6. Police attended […]
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Two injured in dog biting incident in Kincardine

Bruce County sets 10-year housing targets 

Bruce County sets 10-year housing targets 
The Lucknow Sentinel
Bruce County set new 10-year housing targets to help ensure construction of the required 4,040 new housing units needed to meet the diverse needs of residents are built.
Bruce County set new 10-year housing targets to help ensure construction of the required 4,040 new housing units needed to meet the diverse needs of residents are built.
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Bruce County sets 10-year housing targets 

Trump just using dairy ‘to pick on Canada,’ dairy farmer says

Trump just using dairy ‘to pick on Canada,’ dairy farmer says
The Lucknow Sentinel
Canada’s dairy industry has about a $500 million deficit in trade with the U.S. -- 2 ½ times more is imported from the U.S. than Canadian dairy exports to the U.S. -- Dairy Farmers of Ontario regional chair Mark Hamel
Canada’s dairy industry has about a $500 million deficit in trade with the U.S. -- 2 ½ times more is imported from the U.S. than Canadian dairy exports to the U.S. -- Dairy Farmers of Ontario regional chair Mark Hamel
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Trump just using dairy ‘to pick on Canada,’ dairy farmer says
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