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“The omnibus budget bill prohibits hiring of any permanent or temporary employees until July 1, 2003,” says DNR Assistant Commissioner Brad Moore, “with exceptions for positions necessary to perform essential government services.” Moore says the

in the Coliseum Bldg., Minnesota State Fair-grounds. Fri: 3-10 p.m., Sat: 9- 7 p.m.; Sun: 9- 5 p.m. For more info check out the website: www.amdeerclassic.com or call 952-848-4275. Mar. 16-17: Deerwood Civic & Commerce

Mar. 23-24: 2002 C-E-T Adult Hunter Safety course at Gale, Ettrick, Trempealeau High School, Rm 82 in Galesville, WI. Sat. 10-8 p.m.; Sun. 10-5 p.m. For more info call Richard Hampe at 608-582-4091 evenings. April

Field Editor St. Paul An amendment to ban cross-country travel with off-highway vehicles (OHV) on Minnesota state forests has been added to House File 2970. OHV enthusiasts, represented by the All Terrain Vehicle Association of

Associate Editor St. Paul Even for those who don’t agree with it, the method of funding increased payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) to counties with remaining Consolidated Conservation lands was a concession that had

Madison Wisconsin Sen. Dave Zien’s proposed Personal Protection Act (PPA, Senate Bill 357) passed an emotional hurdle in the Assembly last week, but the window for passage in the Senate is slowly closing as the

The show features a shed antler competition and an air rifle shoot. New products will be featured at the Classic, and seminars will be held throughout the event. Show hours are 3-10 p.m. on Friday,

Mar. 1: Big Duck Chapter MN Waterfowl Assn. Annual Banquet at Golden Valley VFW Post starting at 6 p.m. For more info contact Al Thomas at 952-949-9027. Mar. 2: MN Bowhunters, Inc. Banquet at the

May 18: Lura Lake Assoc. Annual Lake Fair at Daley Park on Lura Lake near Mapleton. For more info call Robert Brush at 507-893-4438.