North St Louis Soil & Water Conservation District

08/25/2026

🌱 Minnesota Farmers: Soil Health Funding Is Available! 🚜

Looking to invest in equipment that supports soil health practices? The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has $5 million available statewide through the Soil Health Financial Assistance Program.

💰 Up to 50% cost share
💵 Awards from $500–$45,000
🚜 Eligible equipment includes no-till drills, air seeders, strip-till units, and more
📅 Applications are due August 31

If you’ve been considering adding or upgrading soil health equipment, now is a great time to take a look!

👉 Learn more and apply: MDA Soil Health Grant Program

The application for the Fiscal Year 2027 Soil Health Financial Assistance Grant opened on August 3, 2026, and will

08/18/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO BID! 🚨

Our 2016 Ford F-250 auction ends TODAY at 7:00 PM CDT! 🚛

If you’ve been thinking about bidding, now’s the time! Get your final bids in before the auction closes.

⏰ Ends today — 7:00 PM CDT

👉 Don’t miss your chance!

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/stlouisco,mn/auction/view?auc=4063964

08/16/2026

🌱 Native plants are a great way to protect your shoreline!

Their deep roots help hold soil in place, reduce erosion, slow runoff, and provide valuable habitat for pollinators and wildlife. 🌿🦋

A healthy shoreline buffer can help protect both your property and water quality. 💧

08/15/2026

🚨 Don’t miss out! 🚨

Our 2016 Ford F-250 is still up for auction! 🚛

⏰ Auction ends Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM CDT

There’s still time to get your bid in! Check it out and place your bid before the auction closes.

👉 Bid today!

2016 Ford F250 - A41789 - St. Louis County Surplus

08/14/2026

🌱 $5 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR SOIL HEALTH EQUIPMENT! 🚜

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has opened applications for the Soil Health Financial Assistance Program, helping Minnesota producers and partners purchase or retrofit equipment that supports soil-building practices.

💰 Up to 50% cost share
💵 Awards from $500–$45,000
🌾 $5 million available statewide
📅 Applications due August 31, 2026

Eligible new or used equipment can include no-till drills, air seeders, strip-tillage units, and more.

Since 2023, this program has awarded more than $10 million in grants, supporting soil health improvements on nearly 525,000 acres each year!

If you’re considering adding or upgrading soil health equipment, this could be a great opportunity to help offset the cost.

👉 Learn more and apply through the MDA: MDA Soil Health Grant Program

08/13/2026

🚨 2016 Ford F-250 FOR SALE BY AUCTION! 🚨

🗓️ Auction ends: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM CDT

If you’ve been looking for a solid work truck, check it out and get your bids in before the auction closes!

👉 Don’t wait until the last minute—place your bid today!

2016 Ford F250 - A41789 - St. Louis County Surplus

08/03/2026

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07/20/2026

During Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week (July 26-August 1), your actions for clean water could earn you more than just a sense of pride. Participants who step up for their local watersheds will be entered into a raffle to win prizes!

How to enter:
💻 Learn: Attend one or more expert-led webinars.
🧪 Test: Use your Nitrate Watch kit and share your findings on the Clean Water Hub database.
📣 Advocate: Raise awareness about the issue of nitrate pollution with decisionmakers and community members.

The more you do, the better your chances to win!

Find details on prizes and how to enter at iwla.org/nitrateawareness

07/16/2026

Nitrate pollution is an invisible contaminant with serious impacts on our environment and public health.

During the last week in July, the Izaak Walton League of America is inviting everyone to get involved in learning more about nitrate pollution, monitoring their water, and advocating for solutions. These are vital first steps toward securing a future free from harmful nitrate pollution.

Request a free Nitrate Watch test kit in the lead up to the event so that you’re ready to go!

Learn more and get involved at www.iwla.org/nitrateawareness.

07/13/2026

"Heads-up"

From now until the end of July, the USGS will be conducting Helicopter Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) surveys over northeastern Minnesota. Please see the attachment below for more information