Dear Neighbors,
I hope you are enjoying the summer and all the great activities going on in our district. July means county fair time, and all four fairs in District 1A are coming up quickly!
Kittson County Fair
July 16-20
Hallock, MN
Website
*Kittson County is celebrating its 125th fair!
Pennington County Fair
July 16-20
Thief River Falls, MN
Website
Roseau County Fair
July 20-25
Roseau, MN
Website
Marshall County Fair
July 23-26
Warren, MN
Website
Hope to see you there!
Veterans Eligible for Flood Damage Assistance
Due to recent flooding and storm damage, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is offering Disaster Relief Grants to veterans in Roseau and Marshall Counties.
Veterans, their families, and surviving spouses may be eligible for a Disaster Relief Grant of up to $1,000 if they have not received other state or federal assistance.
Disaster Relief Grants are intended for reimbursable expenses associated with the repair and recovery of primary residences and properties. Allowable expenditures include:
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major appliances
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building materials
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cleaning supplies
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rental costs for construction equipment
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shelter costs if displaced by the flood
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costs related to licensed contractors
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insurance deductibles
Veterans or their families should contact their County Veteran Service Office to apply for a grant or to receive more information:
Roseau County
Martin Howes
218-463-3308
Website
Western Marshall County
Brett Brandon
218-745-4303
brett.brandon@co.marshall.mn.us
Website
Eastern Marshall County
Wayne Kilen
218-745-6007
mcva@wiktel.com
Website
MDVA must receive all completed applications and receipts with a postmarked date no later than September 30, 2014.
Youth Deer Hunts Announced
Minnesota youth have until Friday, August 15 to apply for one of 17 special deer hunts in October and November.
Of the 17 special hunts, 15 are firearms hunts for youth ages 12-15; two are archery hunts for youth ages 12-17.
For more information, click here and read the section "Youth Deer Hunts".
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Due to Minnesota state law, legislators are not allowed to send out legislative email updates or mass mailings after today, July 15, through November 4. That being said, I can still be contacted via individual constituent emails, calls, and letters. My door is always open to the people and priorities of northwest Minnesota, and I look forward to hearing from you!
Dan
**Encourage your neighbors and friends to sign up for my email updates at www.house.mn/01A