ST. PAUL, Minn. 05/02/2017– The first week of May was National Small Business Week. To mark the week, the Minnesota Department of Revenue is highlighting the online resources it offers businesses by launching a new online Business Center. Businesses and organizations of all sizes and types can now find business tax information and resources -- including fact sheets, industry guides, forms, and training information -- in one central location on the department’s website.

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A young eagle flying above the Mississippi River in Brainerd MN.

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The Minnesota Department of Revenue began accepting returns on January 23, 2017.
Choosing electronic filing and direct deposit is the most secure way to get your refund. Last year, over 2 million Minnesota taxpayers used electronic software to file their taxes.
http://www.revenue.state.mn.us/individuals/individ_income/Pages/Online_F...

On Friday November 18 2016 Visibility was less than 1/4 mile in Brainerd MN #mnwx
Over 300 crashes happened in Minnesota that Friday as well and drivers were asked stay off the road in certain areas of the state. Many schools, businesses, and other functions were closed.
As of Saturday snow clearing is still happening and roads were still completely covered with snow or ice in many areas including the entire Brainerd Lakes Area MN and Onamia MN. current conditions www.511mn.org

Tuesday Morning at about 7am (photos taken from Brainerd MN)

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April 25 2016 received from MNDOT
BAXTER, Minn. — Motorists on Highway 169 between Onamia and Vineland may encounter delays when lanes and shoulders are closed during non-rush hours Monday, May 2 through mid-July.

Motorists should expect the following:

Current information on statewide fire danger and burning restrictions is available online.
Many areas have additional local restrictions.

April 15 2016 much of the state had high to very high fire danger. Southwest Minnesota was considered extremely high.