ST. PAUL, Minn.— Want to get healthy or stay well in 2023? Start the year off right by adding “get covered” to your new year’s resolutions and signing up for comprehensive health insurance through MNsure, where Minnesotans choose medical and dental coverage. January 15, 2023, is the last day of Minnesota’s open enrollment period and the deadline to enroll in health coverage that begins on February 1.

DNR webinars cover ice fishing for lake trout, hunting for shed antlers The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in fishing, wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss ice fishing for lake trout and hunting for shed antlers. The first webinar is at noon Wednesday, Jan.

The Ag Innovation Campus (AIC) is excited to announce a major sponsorship to ring in the new year. Farmers Union Enterprises, which comprises Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wisconsin’s Farmers Union organizations, is lending substantial financial support to the future crush and research facility in south Crookston.

Crookston Public Schools will host two informal Coffee and Referendum Q&A sessions with Crookston Interim Supt. Dave Kuehn and would like to invite District residents and stakeholders for an opportunity to hear more information on the School District's upcoming referendum for a proposed multiuse outdoor complex.

The Office of the Registrar at the University of Minnesota Crookston recently announced its list of summer semester 2022 graduates. Students completed their degree requirements during the summer semester 2022.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will conduct aerial elk surveys beginning the second week of January. DNR staff will survey the Kittson County and Grygla elk herds in northwestern Minnesota and the border elk herd in both Minnesota and Manitoba.

pecialiSt Polk County Social Services is looking to fill an Office Support Specialist position in our Crookston office. This exciting career supports the daily functions of the agency by helping customers at the window, answer phones, enter data into state systems and much more. Polk County offers a highly competitive benefits package including affordable healthcare plans through BCBS with attractive low-cost family healthcare plans, dental, vision, life, long-term and shortterm disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; PERA retirement with contributions made by the County, vacation and sick leave, and access to many other health and wellness programs. Individuals interested in the position must be Minnesota Merit System eligible. Must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license. To view qualifications and take the Office Support Specialist exam go online at http://agency. governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm (click on Exams Open for Application). Starting wage for this position is $19.12 per hour. For more information about the position, please contact Betty Solie at 218-470-8406 or email betty.solie@co.polk. mn.us. Deadline to apply is January 30, 2023. You must complete the exam within (3) three days of the closing date, or by no later than midnight, February 2, 2023.

Warren, Minnesota – There is a lot to do when you become eligible for Medicare and it can seem overwhelming. Minnesota’s Senior LinkAge Line offers a class giving you answers. The Senior LinkAge Line Medicare 101 class is for people new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and Part D prescription coverage. During class, you will find out how to get the most from your benefits and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare. gov site. Space is limited, to attend please register online at www. dancingskyaaa.org or call Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433.