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CONSERVATION OFFICER WEEKLY REPORT
2-1-10

District 1 - Baudette area

CO Ben Huener (Roseau) monitored snowmobile and ice angling activities throughout the week. Time was also spent maintaining his snowmobile and working with an individual from an area food shelf to donate some seized meat.

CO Jeff Birchem (Baudette) reports that fishing continues to be good on Lake of Woods. Ice and slush conditions have improved with the cold weather. Follow up continues on a number of fishing complaints. CO Birchem monitored snowmobile activity on area trails. Time was also spent in court on an over limit case.

CO Jeremy Woinarowicz (Thief River Falls) assisted CO Benson with the law and ethics portion of a trappers education class in Crookston. He also checked hunters with Lt. Znajda during a local coyote hunting contest and monitored angling activity during a local fishing derby. CO Woinarowicz monitored snowmobile trail use and took enforcement action for registration, trail permit, and speed violations. Fishing success on the Red Lake River remains spotty with aggressive northern pike eager to bite.

CO Angie Warren (Thief River Falls) handled calls of a possible sick deer, car-hit deer and a snowmobile hit deer. Area snowmobile trails were monitored with enforcement action taken for registration issues, speed, fail to yield at roadways, and snowmobile safety certifications.  CO Warren monitored angling on the Red Lake River and took care of some equipment maintenance issues.

CO Brice Vollbrecht (Blackduck) monitored angling activity on Red Lake during the week.  Near white out conditions on the lake much of the week made travel and fishing very difficult. The walleye bite had slowed some over the week with the colder weather moving in. While checking one group of four anglers, CO Vollbrecht located 15 tip ups set up around the house. The group also had 8 lines down in the house. Other violations encountered during the week included angling with extra lines, illegal length walleye, over limit of walleye and angle without license in possession.

CO Robert Gorecki (Baudette) monitored fishing activity on Lake of the Woods and Upper Red Lake. While checking anglers on Lake of the Woods, CO Gorecki received a call from CO Birchem with information that two individuals fishing on the lake were currently revoked. CO Birchem had previously charged them with a large over limit of walleye and their fishing privileges had been revoked. CO Gorecki conducted surveillance and made contact with the suspects. The individuals initially denied fishing, but after being confronted with the information, admitted to fishing the past two days. When asked why they were fishing since they knew they were revoked, one suspect stated, “I love fishing, and couldn’t help myself.”  Both individuals were cited for fishing after revocation, and all of their fishing equipment was seized. 

Karlstad - vacant.

Warroad #2 - vacant.

District 2 - Bemidji area

CO Stuart Bensen (Erskine) spoke to the Win-E-Mac Snowmobile Safety Class about laws, safety, and riding ethics. The officer also spoke to a trapper’s class about laws, and participated in an interview with a regional newspaper about predator hunting. Cold temperatures kept outdoor activity levels low. An injured deer was dispatched.

CO Dan Malinowski (Fosston) investigated a wolf depredation complaint. Outdoor enthusiasts seemed to switch from angling to snowmobiling after the winter storm.

CO Tim Gray (Bagley) checked snowmobiles and anglers. Outdoor activity levels remain about average.

CO Mike Hruza (Bemidji) checked anglers and snowmobilers. Angling success is poor.  Snowmobile activity has been above average.

CO Stacey Sharp (Bemidji) reports poor success amongst anglers. Snowmobile and cross-country ski activity has increased. Area trails have been groomed and are in great shape.  Reports of slush and water on top of the ice have been received. Shelter owners are moving or blocking houses to stay out of the slush. Shelter owners are reminded that houses cannot be left on public accesses.

CO Chris Vinton (Perham) observed some success by anglers pursuing panfish. Snowmobile trails are in good condition and being enjoyed. A TIP Call involving litter and fish carcasses left on the ice was investigated. Complaints of dogs chasing deer and deer depredation to standing corn were also investigated.  

CO Joe Stattelman (Detroit Lakes) checked anglers and monitored snowmobile activity. The crappie and northern bite has been pretty good on some lakes. Slush and deep snow remain a challenge for travelers on the lakes. Shelters on the ice are being mapped and inventoried, in the event litter or shelter parts are left on the ice. Snowmobile trails are in pretty good conditions. Some trees and branches are down and snowmobilers should be careful. Activities related to a predator hunt and snowmobile run were monitored. Dogs chasing deer complaints were investigated.

CO Al Peterson (Osage) reports angling activity remains low. Access to lakes is difficult after the storm. The panfish bite has been pretty good. Administrative duties and equipment maintenance were completed. Planning for a volunteer safety instructor appreciation banquet is underway.

CO Gary Forsberg (Pelican Rapids) checked anglers, snowmobilers, and predator hunters. A snowmobile trespass complaint was investigated. Lake aeration sites were inspected.

District 3 - Fergus Falls area

CO Troy Richards (Fergus Falls) checked anglers and snowmobilers. Success by anglers varied from lake to lake. The snowmobile trails are in good condition and activity was high.  The officer and CO Plautz held a Snowmobile Safety Class in Underwood. The officer testified in court in a hunter harassment case.

CO Tricia Plautz (Henning) checked anglers and snowmobilers. The officer and CO Richards held a Snowmobile Safety Class in Underwood.

CO Paul Nelson (Elbow Lake) checked anglers, snowmobilers, trappers, and predator hunters. Complaints of predator hunters trespassing and shooting from motor vehicles were investigated. The officer participated in a work crew checking predator hunters where an enforcement aircraft was used to watch hunters.

CO Shane Osborne (Evansville) checked anglers, fish houses, predator hunters, and snowmobiles. One fish house checked had three occupants found with methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia. The officer spoke to a Snowmobile Safety class in Evansville, where 31 students were certified.

CO Mike Shelden (Alexandria) assisted the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department with the investigation of a fatal snowmobile crash. Anglers, snowmobilers, and coyote hunters were checked. Spring Firearm Safety Class planning is underway.

CO Jeff Johanson (Osakis) assisted the Douglas County SO with a fatal snowmobile crash.  State lands and trails were patrolled. Anglers, snowmobilers, and predator hunters were checked. The officer participated in a television interview regarding litter on the lakes.

CO Daniel Baumbarger (Wheaton) completed issues related to the recovery of a stolen snowmobile trailer, two snowmobiles, and a snow blower. The owners (from Fargo and West Fargo) were located and the property returned. Anglers, snowmobilers and predator hunters were checked. The officer participated in a work crew checking predator hunters. A department aircraft was used. Enforcement action was taken for chasing wild animals with a motor vehicle and using radios to take coyotes without a permit.

CO Tony Anderson (Morris) focused enforcement efforts on complaints related to predator hunting. An enforcement aircraft was used to locate and watch hunters and a work crew on the ground checked hunters. Chasing animals with motor vehicles and illegal use of radios violations were identified. Anglers and snowmobilers were checked. Planning and scheduling of Firearm Safety Classes is underway.

CO Kurt Nelson (Glenwood) assisted the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department with a fatal snowmobile crash. Snowmobile trails are in good condition and activity is high.  Anglers are out but success has been low.

District 4 - Wadena area

CO Paul Parthun (Lake George) assisted the sheriff’s department with a disturbance call, checked anglers and spear fishermen, attended a day of training, and worked setting up a snowmobile class and an appreciation banquet. Officer Parthun observed many snowmobilers out enjoying the trails and noticed a few area lakes are starting to have some crappie activity but many of the lakes are experiencing flooding. CO Parthun spent a few hours rescuing an injured skier who had fallen in a remote area of Itasca State Park.  Enforcement action included no ID and no reflective material on ice shelters, failure to display snowmobile registration, no snowmobile safety certificate, no license in possession, and no state park permit. 

CO Sam Hunter (Park Rapids) checked ice anglers and snowmobilers. Officer Hunter checked on a complaint of vehicles going thru an area lake. CO Hunter also received a call of an eagle nest that had fallen down alongside a highway. 

CO Greg Oldakowski (Wadena) worked snowmobile patrols and checked ice anglers. Lake conditions are improving, but slush remains a factor for many anglers. Officer Oldakowski also noticed predator callers and dog handlers were out this week taking advantage of the full moon and snowy conditions.

CO Gary Sommers (Walker) focused on ice fishing and snowmobile activity. In addition, he hosted a volunteer firearms safety instructor certification class in Walker which was attended by 12 people from around the area. Officer Sommers also participated in an ice rescue training session sponsored by the Cass County Sheriff’s Department and received a call regarding an injured deer.
                                            
CO Mark Mathy (Cass Lake) primarily checked anglers and snowmobiles.  Officer Mathy attended several training sessions during the last week including ice rescue training, firearms safety instructor training, and field sobriety training. Enforcement action was taken for failing to stop a snowmobile at a road crossing, no trail sticker, unregistered snowmobile, unattended lines, possessing filleted walleye on special regulation lake, and no angling license in possession.

CO Duke Broughten (Longville) monitored angling and snowmobiling activity during the past week. Angling success still remains low but snowmobile trails in the area are in good shape due to recent snowfall. Some lakes in the Longville area had some slush which made traveling on the ice a little difficult. CO Broughten also performed maintenance on patrol equipment. Enforcement action was taken on snowmobile and fishing violations.

CO Jeff Halverson (Staples) worked snowmobilers, fishermen, and assisted at the Fish Trap Ice Fishing Contest. Officer Halverson also received a complaint of an individual taking a musky during the closed season. 

District 5 - Eveleth area

CO Lloyd Steen (Ray/Kabetogama) checked snowmobilers and fishermen on area lakes. He also assisted CO Kittelson on a rules and regulation meeting for a winter endurance race of skiers, runners, and bikers on a state snowmobile trail.

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) monitored snowmobile and angling activities, researched equipment, worked on broken equipment, spent time in the office dealing with computer issues and various administrative tasks.

CO Brad Schultz (Cook) reports the snowmobile trails in the area are in very good condition and quite a few snowmobiles were observed over the weekend. Local businesses were grateful for the influx of snowmobilers. Not much ice fishing going on. Some slush is reported on area lakes. Timber wolf concerns were relayed to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

CO Dan Starr (Tower) noted that fishing pressure is up, even though success is down. No license, extra lines, unattended lines, illegal possession of walleye fillets, and fish house license violations were found. The new snow brought out numerous sleds. Registration, speed, and permit issues were addressed. An area game feed was also monitored for compliance.

CO Don Bozovsky (Hibbing) attended a DWI and a DNR licensing system training session and taught the law and riding portions of a snowmobile safety class in Hibbing. The remainder of the week was spent working anglers and snowmobilers. A delivery van that ventured onto an unplowed forest road became stuck and the officer and a U.S. Forest Service Officer helped the grateful driver get out. Enforcement action for the week consisted of several snowmobile violations.

CO Matt Frericks (Virginia) prepared reports to be turned into court for angling, snowmobiling, big game and ATV activity. A TIP call concerning some people who apparently shot an eagle is being investigated with personnel from the Fish and Wildlife Service. An anonymous caller advised CO Frericks of a possible over limit of northern pike. The matter is being investigated. With the additional snow and milder temps, snowmobile traffic was heavy over the past weekend. Well over a 100 sleds were seen on one stretch of trail in a short amount of time. Enforcement action was taken for failing to display state trail sticker and speed.

CO Mark Fredin (Aurora) worked snowmobile trails and found them to be in the best shape all year. Violations of speed, expired registration, fail to display registration, and no state trail pass were found. Fishing activity around the area is slow with a few spots of crappie being caught.

I. Falls # 2 - vacant.

District 6 - Two Harbors area

CO John Velsvaag (Ely) checked anglers this past week as well as a few snowmobilers.  Area trail conditions have improved but slush is getting worse. CO Velsvaag followed up on a litter complaint and took a call on a dead deer.

CO Marty Stage (Ely) worked snowmobile enforcement and ice fishermen throughout the week. The slush has returned, but is manageable. The good weather and new snow made the trails much better. Officer received a call about a collared wolf under a bridge along the snowmobile trail. According to the tracks, the wolf had crawled under the bridge and then died. He had what appeared to be bite wounds that were probably inflicted by another wolf.  The wolf was in poor shape and was missing a lot of hair due to mange. Mange is a density dependant mite that affects the wolf’s skin and hair and is spread by animal to animal contact. It is especially common when the animal numbers are high. Another wolf that showed no fear of vehicles was encountered walking down the road south of Ely.      

CO Dan Thomasen (Two Harbors) took a report of a timber wolf that was struck and killed by a vehicle in the vacant Silver Bay station, but the animal went missing before the CO could retrieve the carcass. CO Thomasen could clearly see where the animal had laid and then had been picked up from the roadside by someone who had passed by in a vehicle.  Unknown to CO Thomasen, a roadway maintenance crew had picked the animal up and called DNR Wildlife managers and CO Wahlstrom.  Snowmobile traffic was heavy in the area over the weekend. CO Thomasen worked the area trails throughout the Two Harbors and Silver Bay stations, finding numerous violations. 

 CO Mary Manning (Hovland) worked snowmobile trails, including the North Shore State Trail and area Grant-In-Aid trails. Conditions were good as was compliance. Manning  also checked area lakes and anglers; slush on the lakes continues to be a concern. The officer also took a call on a dead wolf found on the Pincushion trails by cross-country skiers; the wolf was killed by other wolves and not by a person as was initially suspected. Thanks to the skiers who assisted in the recovery of the animal. CO Manning also handled office and maintenance issues.

CO Darin Fagerman (Grand Marais) reports that Old Man Winter, and his frigid temperatures, has put the Slush Monster back on his leash.  There are some deep pockets of slush, but nothing like earlier in the week. Trout fishing has been very good this winter with few lakes being slow. One group of trouters told the CO that they keep coming to the same lake every year and they never catch anything. The CO told them to find a new lake and offered them some suggestions. Enforcement action was taken for unregistered ATV, ATV operating on a snowmobile trail, and for failing to display snowmobile registration.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Tofte) monitored snowmobile and fishing activity last week. The officer saw a few nice trout caught as well as fishermen fighting with the deep slush on some of the lakes. Snowmobile activity was up with the nice weekend. Snowmobilers are reminded that they need a state trail sticker while operating on grant-in-aid and state trail systems.

Babbitt - vacant.

Silver Bay - vacant.

District 7 - Grand Rapids area

CO Thomas Sutherland (Grand Rapids) worked angling activity in the area with panfishing seemingly slow. The cold weather has led fewer sportsmen to the lake and the catch has been minimal. Snowmobile activity has been up with the latest snow with enforcement action taken for expired registration.

CO Gary Lefebvre (Pengilly) worked fishermen, snowmobiles, skiers, and trappers. He also handled several snowmobile complaints during the week.

CO Randy Patten (Northome) checked anglers and worked snowmobile trails, attended training, worked on equipment issues, and assisted with a car injured moose. Enforcement action taken for angling without a license in possession.

CO Jeff Koehn (Grand Rapids – OHV Specialist) patrolled for OHV activity. He checked several anglers using ATVs to access fishing locations. He attended alcohol enforcement training. CO Koehn performed some vehicle maintenance and processed monthly paperwork. Time was spent giving a presentation to middle school children on the duties of a Conservation Officer and natural resources law.

CO Jon Paurus (Hill City) patrolled snowmobile trails and area lakes. The trails remained in good condition throughout the week. Some crappies and bluegills were being caught in deeper water. Time was also spent on processing seized firearms from deer season cases and equipment maintenance.

CO Mike Fairbanks (Deer River) checked anglers and patrolled the area snowmobile trails this week. The panfish and perch bite is on the rise while walleye action was poor. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile registration issues and angling license issues.

Bigfork - vacant.

District 8 - Cloquet area

CO Kipp Duncan (Duluth) working winter fishing and snowmobiling enforcement throughout the week. The trails have plenty of snow and are in excellent condition. Officer Duncan received many comments from happy riders reporting that many trails are in the best condition they have seen in years. This is mostly the result of volunteers working many hours keeping the trails clear of overhanging trees, maintaining the groomers, and operating the groomers at all hours of the night. Area officers assisted with a long standing tradition of weighing in fish at the United Northern Sportsman ice fishing contest on Island Lake. The contestants all seemed to have a good time.

CO Randy Hanzal (Duluth) spent time checking anglers and snowmobilers. Snowmobile trails remain in excellent condition throughout the area. The biggest problem encountered was getting those registration and GIA stickers to adhere during the cold weather. Several calls of injured animals were also dealt with.

CO Andy Schmidt (Brookston) spent the week working snowmobiles and anglers. The officer reports plenty of ice, few fish, and an abundance of slush. Snowmobile trails were in great shape and traffic was steady. The officer received a complaint regarding dogs chasing deer.  Schmidt also assisted with a local fishing tournament.

CO Jeff Humphrey (Cloquet) reports working angling and snowmobile enforcement throughout the week. Anglers were reporting a slower panfish bite. Some nice northern pike were observed. Snowmobile activity was moderate to heavy at times. Violations included ATV and snowmobile operation, registration/permits, fish house shelter license/identification, no angling license possession, no x/c ski passes. CO Humphrey signed several complaints at the court house. Several citizen complaints and questions were received about youth snowmobile operation, angling license, shelter removal, and trespass.

CO Scott Staples (Carlton) worked fishing and snowmobile activity this past week. Not a lot of fish are being caught in the area. Several fish houses were  marked for follow up on garbage left on the ice and other violations. Enforcement action was taken for angling without license in possession, and no reflectors on fish houses left on the ice over night. Lots of snowmobile activity in the area this past week. Trails are in good condition and complaints of speed and trespassing were worked. Enforcement action was taken for speed, trespassing, and license violations. 

Marine Unit

CO Matt Miller (Marine Unit) checked ice anglers and snowmobilers in Lake County. Trail conditions were decent for both snowmobiling and the start of the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. Trail stickers and registration continue to be an issue for some operators.  Enforcement action taken for angling, snowmobiling, and child safety restraint violations.

Sgt. Keith Olson (Marine Unit)  spent the week working snowmobile enforcement and checking anglers. Lake Superior is slowly forming ice, due to the cold temps. Many have been catching walleyes and sturgeon in the Duluth/Superior harbor. Finished up on moving into the Marine Unit’s office space at USCG Station Duluth. The local trails are in good shape. Time was spent checking snowmobilers. The John Beargrease sled dog marathon started in Duluth on Sunday. Many folks observing the start. Assisted Officers Duncan and Schmidt at the 57th annual United Northern Sportsmen’s  ice fishing contest on Island Lake.

CO Troy Ter Meer (Marine Unit) checked anglers on area lakes, Superior Bay, and the St. Louis River. He also patrolled snowmobile trails. Still ELS venders selling trail stickers on non-adhesive paper. Equipment maintenance performed on laptop computer and snowmobile.  Enforcement action taken for angling, snowmobile, and atv violations. 

District 9 - Brainerd area

CO Cary Shoutz (Crosslake) reports fishing success getting better on area lakes with some nice catches of panfish, walleye, and northern pike. Shoutz took enforcement action on several snowmobile violations including illegal road operation, registration issues and youth operation without a safety training certificate. Shoutz also dealt with an accidental catch otter from a beaver trapper.

CO Jim Guida (Brainerd) checked area lakes for angling and snowmobile activity.  Violations for unattended lines and no angling license in possession were addressed. Officer Guida received complaints of snowmobiles operating on posted property, off trail, and on agricultural land.

CO Tim Collette (Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area) spent time with the pilot looking for a lost radio collared wolf, and checked anglers and snowmobilers. Anglers reported fishing was slow, but last week’s light snow helped with snowmobile trails. Enforcement activity included possession of marijuana, angling with extra and unattended lines, no snowmobile safety certificates, burning prohibited materials, and registration issues for ATVs and snowmobiles.

CO Bob Mlynar (Aitkin) assisted the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Dept with a call. A trespass case was handled when anglers chose to walk directly past a “Posted” sign to get onto a lake. 

CO Brent Speldrich (McGregor) assisted with the snowmobile traffic in the annual vintage sled run in Tamarack on Saturday. An estimated 250-300 vintage sleds were present despite the cold weather. During the ride, a very aggressive snowmobiler was observed operating his sled on the trail with those vintage riders and was stopped for the driving behavior. The operator was subsequently found to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested. The operator admitted that he was driving too aggressively for the situation and felt that the alcohol consumed affected his driving behavior. CO Speldrich worked with other officers and issued citations for no angling license, angling with extra lines and over limit of fish. 

CO Chad Sherack (Pequot Lakes) checked anglers, snowmobilers, and followed up on complaints such as trespass and litter. Officer Sherack found little snowmobile activity and few fish in the bag. Officer Sherack took enforcement action for possession of drug paraphernalia, no license in possession, failure to display ATV registration, and litter.

District 10 - Mille Lacs area

CO Bret Grundmeier (Hinckley), along with CO Wynn, checked a couple tip-up anglers on a remote area of the Kettle River that were caught off guard. The two anglers scrambled to remove 4 of the 8 tip-ups they had out before officers saw them but didn’t quite make it in time. Time was also spent checking anglers and working an ice racing event and radar runs in the area. Citations and warnings were issued for careless driving, speed, and angling with extra lines

CO Scott Fitzgerald (Malmo) reports working fishing and snowmobiling enforcement throughout the week. The fishing on Mille Lacs is still spotty with a few walleyes and perch being seen. Patrol on the trails found quite a few sleds out even with the colder temps. The trails were groomed and in great condition. He attended a meeting with the LGU, SWCD and WEO to look at ongoing cases and updates. He also met with the Mille Lacs area wardens and District Supervisor. Enforcement action for the week included various snowmobiling and fishing violations. 

CO Luke Croatt (Wealthwood) patrolled area lakes and snowmobile trails. Fishing has been slow. Trail conditions were good to excellent with few riders seen. Croatt attended a wetlands meeting and finalized some cases. Enforcement action taken on snowmobile violations.
CO Dan Perron (Onamia) taught field sobriety testing classes in Bemidji and Hibbing during the past week. He also taught an invasive species class to the 5th grade science in Isle and attended a meeting in Aitkin. He checked anglers on Mille Lacs where the bite continues to be slow.   

CO Mike Lee (Isle) continued checking anglers on Mille Lacs Lake with very poor success being reported for both walleye and perch.  Snowmobile activity was also slow due to the lack of snow. Enforcement action was taken for angle with extra lines, no fishing license, and no snowmobile registration.

CO Dustie Heaton (Willow River) checked anglers on area lakes. Enforcement action was taken for angling without a license, angling with extra lines, angling with a treble hook not attached to artificial lure and an ‘any use of alcohol’ probation violation. Heaton attended a meeting, followed up on a trap tending complaint and worked on equipment maintenance.

CO Greg Verkuilen (Garrison) worked local snowmobile traffic. Sled activity was up due to the cold temperatures, a light coating of new snow and a snowmobile racing event on Garrison Bay. Ice anglers were checked including the Aitkin Jaycees fishing contest on Mille Lacs and isolated areas of good panfish bites.  He also attended training and answered questions regarding wolf concerns. 

CO Eugene Wynn (Pine City) spent the week attending meetings in preparation for the MNUSA Snowmobile Rendezvous and Governor’s Ride. CO Wynn also attended an enforcement meeting in Sandstone and worked snowmobile and ice angling enforcement through the week and weekend. Fishing in the area has slowed. Numerous anglers were checked through the week with mixed results and most of the results were poor.  Enforcement contacts included snowmobile speed, angling with extra lines, no shelter licenses, no snowmobile safety certificates, and registration issues. 

District 11 - Albany area

CO Robert Haberman (Little Falls) checked anglers on local lakes and rivers. Angling activity is down, with cold temps and the fish not cooperating. CO Haberman patrolled local snowmobile trails and followed up on trespassing complaints.

CO Paul Kuske (Pierz) reports area snowmobile trails are groomed and in good shape, but continue to see little use. CO Kuske conducted checks of anglers and shelter houses in Morrison and Crow Wing counties. One angler that was checked found that a little structure on the lake bottom can help make the fish bite. His camera found an old steel dock, wheels and all, submerged in 20 feet of water. The number of fish using this structure was incredible. Enforcement action was taken for angling with extra lines, no license in possession, and no ID on shelter house.

CO Keith Bertram (Sauk Centre) spent the week checking snowmobilers and fishermen.  Enforcement action was taken for license violations, registration violations, and no ID on shelters. CO Bertram also assisted at a snowmobile safety class trail ride.

CO Todd VanderWeyst (Paynesville) continued to follow up on the coyote hunting complaints, especially trespass.

CO Chad Thesing (Albany) worked anglers and snowmobilers. TIP calls were handled for over limit of crappie, resulting in citations issued. Overall success on area lakes has been slow. Enforcement action for the week included:  angle with extra line, over limit of crappie, snowmobile registration violations and fishing license violations.

CO Mike Martin (St. Cloud) dealt with litter on area lakes and equipment issues during the last week. Officer Martin checked anglers and snowmobilers in local counties. One angler delayed allowing CO Martin into his fish house, but then offered him a freshly brewed cup of coffee. While the angler was pouring coffee, Officer Martin looked into the hole where the angler was sitting and found fishing line floating on the surface of the water. CO Martin pulled up the line. The line had been burned with a cigarette (pig tailed) and had a jig and wax worm still attached. The line, in addition to two rattle wheels still down, resulted in the angler having too many lines in the water. The angler said he “just wasn’t thinking” and burned the line when CO Martin knocked. He was cited for angling with an extra line and littering. Enforcement action included: no state trail sticker on a GIA trail, angle with extra line, litter, and taking muskie out of season.

CO Brian Mies (Annandale) checked anglers in Stearns and Wright counties. CO Mies worked on an injured animal call. CO Mies also checked sleds and ATVs last week.

CO Rhonda Keniston (Long Prairie) checked anglers and snowmobilers. Angling success remains slow. In spite of the better weather over the weekend, there was less recreational activity than expected. Shelters were checked for owner identification, shelter licenses, and reflective material. Enforcement action was taken for angling without an angling license in possession, angling without an angling license, and transporting a snowmobile-hit deer without a possession permit.

District 12 - St. Cloud area

CO Mitch Sladek (Big Lake) worked fishermen on area lakes and took enforcement action on a number of violations. He worked snowmobile patrol on area trails and lakes. He followed up on a number of nuisance animal calls. He followed up on a fish wanton waste violation.

CO Rick Reller (Buffalo) had a work crew in Wright County checking anglers on area lakes. Some success was found with panfish anglers but the majority had to contend with a slow bite. A few snowmobilers were out but the trail conditions kept most the sleds parked over the week. Enforcement action was taken for angling without a license, angling with extra lines and no valid snowmobile registration.

CO David Schottenbauer (Princeton) worked area angling activity. Time was spent at a snowmobile speed run, as well as checking local trails for activity. CO Schottenbauer also responded to a few animal complaints this week

CO Brandon McGaw (Mora) directed his time to patrolling lakes and checking ice fishermen. Some trash is showing up on the lakes. Please take your garbage home with you.  The bite has slowed even further with the return of cold weather.  Slush is a problem in some spots. Buckets contained panfish and the occasional northern. Trails are in need of fresh snow but some snowmobiles are still seen on the trails.   

CO Tony Musatov (Sauk Rapids) spoke at a youth snowmobile safety class. Anglers and snowmobilers were checked. Violations were found for no registration and no state trail sticker.

CO Todd Langevin (Center City) reports working the Celebration of Lakes on North Center Lake. The festival included snowmobile/OHM/ATV races, radar run, skating, kids' games and an ice fishing tournament. Even with cold temps and wind, lots of people ventured out for the festivities. Fishing is slow in the area with small crappies and the occasional walleye or northern. 

CO Brian Dobbick (Cambridge) continued working area lakes and snowmobile trails.  Anglers are seeing some success and the snowmobile trails are in need of some fresh snow.  Enforcement was taken for angling, fish house and snowmobile violations.

District 13 - West Metro area

CO Thor Nelson (Bloomington) spent time on fishing, snowmobile and ATV enforcement.  He also assisted a USFWS Officer in the search for a missing person on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. CO Nelson received a complaint of unattended lines left overnight. Several injured and nuisance animal complaints were also received. CO Nelson and Lt. Carlson captured an injured beaver which was seeking refuge in a backyard trash can in Minneapolis. The beaver was released back into the wild.

CO Steve Walter (Waconia) completed aeration inspections on area lakes. He handled several injured deer and dumped deer carcass complaints. Anglers were checked all week and they were not having much success. The vintage snowmobile event on Lake Waconia was worked with District 13 officers. Violations during the event were unregistered snowmobiles, fail to display snowmobile registration, operate snowmobiles without safety certificates, excessive speed, no ATV registration, failure to display ATV registration, unmarked fish houses and angling with extra lines.
CO Kevin Neitzke (Ft. Snelling) worked with a Minnesota Valley Refuge Officer. He patrolled Dakota, Scott and Carver counties for snowmobile enforcement. He checked fishermen on Minneapolis lakes. CO Neitzke worked a detail with district officers at the antique snowmobile races on Lake Waconia. He also helped set up the Wall of Shame at the Rochester Sportsmen’s Show.

CO Adam Block (Prior Lake) spent the week checking angling, snowmobiling and aeration activity. CO Block responded to injured animal complaints as well as TIP calls. Several calls regarding garbage left on the ice by anglers were also received. 

CO Aaron Kahre (Minnetonka) focused on fishing enforcement this past week. He checked fishermen on Lake Minnetonka as well as area lakes. He also participated in a work detail on Lake Waconia for the vintage snowmobile races. CO Kahre approached an ice shelter on an area lake and noticed that an underwater camera was sitting on the ice pointing at a tip up. The fishermen told CO Kahre that he was using the camera to watch the tip up in the dark so he could tell if the flag went up. The only problem was the camera was watching his extra line. Enforcement action was taken.

CO Jackie Glaser (Mound) worked a snowmobile detail with district officers on Lake Waconia during the Vintage Snowmobile Event. Snowmobiling violations included speed, no registration and no safety certificate. She continued to check trout fishermen on Courthouse Lake finding minimal success. She assisted West Hennepin Public Safety with a call involving coyote hunters and trespassing. Aeration inspections were also completed.

CO Thephong Le (ELCOP) attended a meeting in southeast Minnesota with local CO’s, Parks and Trails and Forestry to develop a work plan for this fall’s hunting season. He patrolled for ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the west metro area.  Along with district’s CO’s, he worked an annual vintage snowmobile race on Lake Waconia. Enforcement action was taken for fail to display valid snowmobile registration, no ski pass, no angling license in possession and no shelter ID.

CO Vang Lee (ELCOP) worked anglers and a snowmobile detail on Lake Waconia. He attended a meeting in Houston County on trespass and hunting issues. Violations found included fishing with extra line and no fish shelter identification displayed.

CO Todd Kanieski (Osseo) checked anglers and snowmobile activity. He assisted Montana game wardens on an investigation. He also followed up on reports of a sick Trumpeter Swan, a road-kill otter and a coyote complaint. 

District 14 - East Metro area

CO Greg Salo (East Metro) assisted another state with a large big game investigation.  Anglers were checked on area lakes and action was mixed. Enforcement action was taken for angling without a license and extra line. CO Salo also assisted local conservation officers at winter festivals in Center City and White Bear Lake.   

CO Vuthy Pril (ELCOP) patrolled for snowmobiling activity around the metro lakes and trails and checked ice anglers. He assisted a neighboring Conservation Officer with a fishing tournament on White Bear Lake. Officer Pril also attended a meeting in Caledonia where a discussion of complaints of overcrowding, littering, and trespassing was addressed.

 CO Patrick McGowan (Hastings) monitored ice angling and snowmobilers throughout the week. Many anglers were checked and most were reporting a slow bite. Some snowmobilers were using the trail systems despite poor trail conditions. CO McGowan also assisted at the White Bear Lake fishing tournament. Enforcement action was taken for angle with extra lines, unattended lines, and no shelter license. Several TIP calls were also investigated.

CO Alex Gutierrez (Forest Lake) checked angling activity in his area with panfish being the only bite. The CO worked on a deer hunting case from the Fall of 09. CO Gutierrez while checking angling  activity also recovered an unoccupied stolen snowmobile on an area lake.

CO Tony Salzer (Eagan) finished paperwork from the weekend and conducted a taxidermist inspection. Officer Salzer also responded to an injured deer in Lakeville. CO Salzer also checked anglers in Dakota County.

CO Travis Muyres (Ham Lake) worked fishing enforcement in Anoka County.  Enforcement action was taken for various license violations and angling with extra lines. CO Muyres also investigated a possible illegally taken deer.

CO Lisa Kruse (White Bear Lake) did aeration system inspections on lakes in southern Anoka County and northern Ramsey County. She assisted CO Salzer with a taxidermist inspection in Dakota County and handled injured deer calls. CO Kruse worked the Winter Carnival fishing tournament on White Bear Lake with a few neighboring officers and local agencies.

CO Brad Johnson (Maplewood) reports that he checked anglers throughout the week. CO Johnson attended a Shoreview planning commission meeting. He supplied information on falconry regulations and facilities. CO Johnson continued preparation with prosecuting attorneys with trials involving a wetland, and over limit of deer violation.

District 15 - Marshall area

CO Gary Nordseth (Worthington) continued to patrol area snowmobile trails. The officer also checked coyote hunters and trappers. Numerous land owners and sportsmen in the area are investing much time and money distributing corn for the  pheasants.  The deep snow and recent ice storm have made much of the natural forage inaccessible to the pheasants. 

CO Craig Miska (Ortonville) received complaints of coyote hunters shooting from a motor vehicle and trap tampering. Fishing, snowmobiling, trapping, and burning activity were monitored.  Infractions for the week: leaving a fish house on public access and burning prohibited materials. 

CO Doug Lage (Marshall) reports fish house violations were numerous with unregistered house and unattended lines on Del Clark Lake. He attended the Polar Plunge in Canby where numerous people took the plunge. Aeration checks were performed. Area lakes have become somewhat easier to get access to after the heavy snow and high wind conditions of the previous week.

CO Ed Picht (Montevideo) spoke on a radio show. He checked spear fishermen, ice anglers, snowmobilers, and predator hunters. Enforcement action was taken for leaving a fish house on a public access. Officer Picht witnessed a bald eagle take a Canadian goose out of the air on Lac Qui Parle. Even with the harsh winter about 5,000 geese remain in the open water above the dam. 

Madison - vacant.

Redwood Falls - vacant.

District 16 - New Ulm area

CO Jim Steffen (Willmar) spent the week checking fishermen, atv and snowmobile riders and working coyote hunters. Fishing is still quite slow across the area. Cold weather has slowed the snowmobile riders down as well. Time was also spent getting a deer case coordinated with various county attorney offices. Another case of a fox/coyote hunter shooting to close to buildings was also submitted for formal complaint.

CO Eric Schettler (Fairmont) worked angling activity on area lakes. Due to the recent thaw and freeze, shelters are beginning to move out further. Snowmobiling activity continues to be strong. The Fairmont snowmobile safety class was taught on ethics and rules and regulations. Site inspections were performed due to reports of the intentional spreading of manure in three different locations along roads in Cottonwood County. Predator hunting activity was also monitored. 

CO Wayne Hatlestad (Litchfield) checked angling and spearing activity. Additional time was spent checking ATV and snowmobile activity. Hatlestad also checked predator hunters.

CO Angela Graham (Hutchinson) patrolled area lakes and snowmobile trails during the week. She assisted with a snowmobile work detail in the Grand Rapids area. Several contacts were made for various registration issues and fishing violations.

CO Greg Abraham (New Ulm) reports checking squirrel and rabbit hunters, predator hunters, and anglers. Officer Abraham also worked snowmobilers and gave the law presentation at a New Ulm youth snowmobile safety class.

CO Jeff Denz (Willmar) continued to work areas where complaints have been received on illegal predator hunting activity.  He worked snowmobile enforcement over the weekend and noted very few violations. He checked many anglers who continue to express frustration with the slow fishing.

CO Brett Oberg (Hutchinson) reports the fishing to be quite slow in the area with very few fish being caught. CO Oberg also ran into a lot of ATV activity this past week. Enforcement action was taken for operating an ATV on a county highway, no registration, no DL, fail to transfer title, no helmet under 18, and no ATV safety.  Snowmobile activity also picked up in the area.  Enforcement action taken for snowmobile speed and no helmet.

Windom - vacant.

District 17 - Mankato area

CO Brent Ihnen (Waseca) checked anglers, ATV and snowmobile riders. Trail conditions are remaining in good condition despite the freezing rain last week, but the fishing remains fair on most area lakes as CO Ihnen encountered several anglers trying hard to put fish on the ice, some trying so hard it resulted in citations and equipment seizures for angling w/ extra lines.

CO Corey Wiebusch (Mankato) worked area lakes this past week. Angling activity has been slowly improving. A few anglers were found to have limits. Snowmobile trails are in good shape thanks to the grooming efforts of local clubs, although the cold weather has kept travel down to a minimum. An illegal commercial operation is being looked into.

CO Julie Siems (Faribault) reports working angling and snowmobile activity.  A snowmobile for law enforcement class and off-highway vehicle for law enforcement classes were instructed as well.

CO Chris Howe (St. Peter) checked snowmobilers and angling activity. Snowmobile trails are being groomed, and are still seeing heavy usage. Area lakes are giving up a few fish, but most anglers are finding poor luck. Worked coyote hunting complaints, inspected aeration systems, checked ordinance compliance on aerated lakes, assisted Nicollet County with a burglar alarm at a residence, and assisted Faribault County with an injured deer which had been shot without permission from law enforcement. “Catch of the Week” was a pair of snowmobilers riding machines whose most recent registration expired June 30, 2003.

CO Bob Geving (Mankato) worked angling, predator hunting, and snowmobiling activities. Geving also conducted a training flight. Enforcement actions included unsigned license, unmarked fish shelter, license not in possession and towing passengers on a sled from an ATV without a proper tow bar. 

CO Phil George (Mantorville) taught a law enforcement off-highway vehicle class and spent time at a local vacation show with the TIP booth. He checked snowmobile operators and ice anglers. He assisted Dodge County with a snowmobile detail.

CO Tom Hutchins (Albert Lea) reports completing two taxidermy inspections. Time was also spent checking snowmobile operators, predator hunters, and anglers. Violations encountered included angling with extra lines, unauthorized use of radio equipment, incomplete taxidermy records, and various snowmobile violations.

Spring Valley - vacant.

District 18 - Rochester area

CO Dan McBroom (Rochester) spent the week on fishing, small game, predator hunting, and big game. The snowmobile trails are in very poor condition and few sleds where out during the week. Fishing on the area reservoirs is still busy with mixed success. Time was spent at the local sport show at the wall of shame. Many questions were answered about hunting and fishing. Many people asked about the large trophy deer that was poached in the Cannon Falls area and all hoped that the person responsible would receive a very large fine and jail time.

CO Tom Hemker (Winona) reports snowmobiling in area to be poor. The ice fishing is good with many people out. He received a tip complaint of deer being shot. While investigating the complaint he also found five deer carcasses from the deer season. He is doing follow up on both incidents. Hemker also received a tip complaint of a predator hunter shooting out the window. Violations found in the incident include hunt small game without a license, trespass; shoot from a motor vehicle, and wanton waste.
 
CO Kevin Prodzinski (Zumbrota) reports working fishing and snowmobile enforcement as well as closing out several cases from the deer season with successful prosecutions and convictions. Area trails are a little rough and could use a little snow. The fishing has been slow but plenty of folks are still trying as ice conditions are very good.

CO Mitch Boyum (Rushford) reports preparing for upcoming FAS classes and snowmobile classes. Time was also spent on multiple trespass investigations. Coyote hunters are still out and having success. Injured deer calls have also been coming in since the freezing rain and cold temps. CO Boyum attended a meeting about state forest campgrounds.

CO Joel Heyn (Plainview) worked anglers during the week. Heyn also started going over landowner turkey apps. Heyn attended the award presentation for B&W deputy of the year and spoke to a snowmobile safety class. 

CO Scott Fritz (LaCrescent) reports snowmobile trails remain closed. He attended a meeting, which will address the state forest campground issue in Houston County. Assisted Houston County Sheriff’s deputies with a call. Coyote hunters were active this past week. Sauger and crappies were biting well. Enforcement included no identification on fish shelter and use extra line.

CO Tyler Quandt (Red Wing) reports spending most of the week checking fishing activity.  Some time was also spent dealing with a commercial fishing complaint and working on firearm safety class issues. Some time was also spent dealing with a poisoning case.

CO Scott Moran (Wabasha) reports snowmobile trails are still marginal at best and the fishing hasn’t picked up much. Predator hunters are enjoying some of the best conditions possible for hunting.

Rochester #1 - vacant.

Training Section

Planning is ongoing for this year’s training activities, including ordering equipment and supplies and reserving training areas at Camp Ripley.

Aviation Section

CO Pilot Al Buchert continued weekly telemetry flights and supported angling enforcement efforts in the northeast.  Scheduled maintenance was completed on the Cessna as well as various administrative tasks.

CO Pilot Don Murray (Grand Rapids) checked fishermen on remote lakes over the weekend. Several limits of fish were observed and enforcement action was taken for no license in possession and snowmobile registration violations. Murray also flew wildlife surveys for wolf and fisher during the week.

CO Pilot Tom Pfingsten (Brainerd) flew wolf and bear telemetry. A bear that was missing for two years was located back on Camp Ripley. Aircraft positioning flights for the NW Minnesota TB deer survey were also flown.

CO Pilot Tom Buker (New Ulm) flew deer surveys this week in the southwest portion of the state. Good numbers of deer were noted near food sources, mainly standing corn. An enforcement flight was flown on the western part of the state in support of ongoing predator hunter complaints. Action was taken for chasing on snowmobiles, utilizing radios to take, and loaded firearms in a motor vehicle.

NR Pilot John Heineman (Bemidji) flew the Bovine TB aerial deer survey all week using the helicopter. Next week we will start the elk survey starting around Grygla.

Stand-by Pilot Bob Geving conducted a training flight to practice maneuvers. 

Stand-by Conservation Officer Pilot Jason Jensen assisted with positioning aircraft this week.  Jensen also performed a wolf telemetry flight.

NR Stand-by Pilot Brad Maas began deer surveys, completing PA 236. This area north of Anoka to North Branch has good numbers of deer. Snow conditions were adequate throughout the area. These areas north of the metro all took part in the early antlerless season.

Water Resource Enforcement Officers

Water Resource Enforcement Officer Traci Hanson (Warroad) worked on local government unit training, invasives planning, WCA violations, and fishing violations.

Water Resource Enforcement Officer Julie Olson (Pine City) met with Morrison and Aitkin counties to review open WCA cases and with that came some follow up on open active cases. A meeting was held in Paynesville in an attempt to resolve an older case involving a road right of way and adjoining landowner. It is hoped that a resolution will be finalized and implemented this spring. The issue is currently under appeal. Some data regarding county workload is being gathered and put together for all enforcement efforts in WCA, APM, and PW enforcement cases.

Water Resource Enforcement Officer Tony Arhart (Grand Rapids) continued Wetland Conservation Act case follow-up, tending to a pretrial situation in Koochiching County.  Officer Arhart also worked invasive species enforcement, checking anglers and dark house spearers on infested waters. Angler success was poor after the mid-week cold front entered the area. He also checked some snowmobilers and responded to a non-motorized area trespass complaint. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile registration violations.

Water Resource Enforcement Officer Larry Hanson (Marshall) worked invasive species checks along with giving information and education to ice fishermen on the importance of cleaning fish houses and trailers before transporting them to other lakes. Officer Hanson assisted with public meetings held at the Willmar Community Center to gather information from citizens concerned with invasive species. Officer Hanson also worked snowmobile enforcement. Enforcement action was taken for fail to display registration.                                          

Water Resource Enforcement Officer Jason Jensen (Metro) focused efforts on developing and scheduling law enforcement classes for this spring/summer. The classes are to familiarize local law enforcement with invasive laws. Officer Jensen updated case files and assisted the Aviation Section.

Water Resource Enforcement Officer Mike Scott (Duluth) worked on administrative duties in the office clearing several completed WCA cases and worked on information for upcoming training for LGU’s on Restoration Orders and the ICR reporting system used for wetland violation cases. Officer Scott issued an extension for completion of a wetland violation to allow for unforeseen issues that were encountered. Officer Scott fielded several calls reference concerns over the recent finding of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia VHS in the Duluth Harbor and what that will mean for Lake Superior fishing industry.

Water Resource Enforcement Officer Shane Siltala (Fergus Falls) continued to work on open wetland case files. A deed restriction was placed on a property in Meeker County for non-compliance on a restoration order. Much time was also spent checking ice anglers and discussing the importance of compliance of invasive species laws. Enforcement action was taken for angling with an extra line.

Enforcement Education

Please check the DNR WEB SITE at www.mndnr.gov for a current class listing of all DNR Enforcement Education Courses and instructor training sessions
 
If you missed a fall class and are over 16, check on-line for Adult Home Study or On-Line course information is also located at www.mndnr.gov.

Please check the DNR WEB SITE www.mndnr.gov  for a current class listing of all DNR Enforcement Youth Snowmobile Safety Courses and instructor training sessions. Adult Snowmobile Safety Training CDs are available by calling 1-800-366-8917 or 1-888-MINNDNR.

Youth ATV Courses (12 to 15 years old) class postings for around the state are posted on the web site at www.mndnr.gov.  Students are reminded that they must complete the CD portion of the course before attending the classroom portion of the course. Youth/Adult ATV Safety Training Course CDs are available by calling 1-800-366-8917 or 1-888-MINNDNR

Reminder---anyone born after December 31st, 1979 cannot purchase a license to hunt in Minnesota without first taking a DNR Safety Training Course and receiving a certificate.  In addition many states have even more stringent mandatory Hunter Education requirements.  Check before you go!!! 

Reminder---Any resident born after December 31st, 1976, who operates a snowmobile in Minnesota, must possess a snowmobile Certificate.  Two options are available to complete certification, 11 and older can attend the traditional youth course.  Those 16 or older can take the at home CD course.

Reminder---Anyone born after July 1st, 1987, who operates an ATV on public lands and waters in Minnesota, must successfully complete the ATV Safety Training CD course.  Persons under age 16 must complete the ATV CD Course and riding component before riding on public lands. Youth/Adult ATV Training CDs are available by calling 1-800-366-8917 or 1-888-MINNDNR.

  SCHEDULED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SESSIONS
If you are 18 or older and would like to become an instructor for Snowmobile Safety, ATV Safety, Firearms Safety, Trail Ambassador or one of the Advanced Hunter programs, contact your local Conservation Officer or Regional Safety Training officer.  Instructor clinics are scheduled throughout the state and are listed on the DNR Website.
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STAFF NOTES:

Southwest Metro RTO Ross Opsahl worked on background and POR checks on the volunteer instructors. He continued providing assistance on several instructor appreciation banquets. He scheduled volunteers for the LaserShot display at the Northwest Sports Show to be held in Minneapolis in March.  He worked on instructor issues in his area.

Northeast Metro RTO Bruce Lawrence worked on web pages for safety education updates. RTO Lawrence worked on future officer training lesson plans for shotgun and defense tactics for April in-service. Other items included going updating PowerPoint presentations for upcoming firearms safety instructions.

West Central RTO Frank Rezac reports attending an instructor appreciation banquet in Morris and working with RTO’s Manley and Patten on all day range and field day planning.   He also worked on instructor clinics for ATV and Firearm Safety and made calls regarding various other training matters.

Recreational Vehicle Coordinator Leland Owens last week continued work on snowmobile enforcement training items and programs. Owens also attended a local mayor’s snowmobile ride that involved the mayor’s of Anoka, Andover and Ramsey.  Other guests included Anoka County Commissioners and a state representative. Owens answered numerous email regarding riding ATV and snowmobile.

Northeast RTO Shelly Patten scheduled several safety instructor clinics for the NE. Patten scheduled Trail Ambassador training, ATV Instructor training, and 2 Firearms Safety Instructor clinics.  Patten met with other RTOs to plan FAS instructor training for Online FAS Range and Field Day. Patten attended Field Sobriety Training in Bemidji. Patten worked on updates and changes to the Turkey Handbook.

Southern RTO Jeff Fleming assisted Districts 17 and 18 with predator hunting enforcement. He worked on FASHE programs and instructor clinics, and volunteer instructor backgrounds. Assistance was given to local gun clubs on shooting range information, and the state shooting range program.

Northwest RTO Todd Manley reports meeting with RTO’s Patten and Rezac on all day range field planning activities.  Manley also reports that he put on a FAS instructor clinic in Walker and worked on youth FAS manual updates.

RTO NAMES PHONE NUMBERS/E-MAIL:
Leland Owens              763-753-1887             leland.owens@state.mn.us
Ross Opsahl                 651-686-7998            
Shelly Patten                 218-244-8051            
Jim Hatlevig                  218-758-2459            

Frank Rezac                 320-230-8549             frank.rezac@state.mn.us

Bruce Lawrence           651-674-2705             bruce.lawrence@state.mn.us
Jeff Fleming                  507-765-2724             jeff.fleming@state.mn.us
Todd Manley                218-566-2268             todd.manley@state.mn.us

Education Specialist:  Vacant

Curriculum Coordinator:  Vacant

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