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Nineteen people with a broad range of backgrounds are training as part of the 21st class of candidates to join the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as conservation officers.
Michael Cross received the permanent station. 10:00 am, Feb. 14, 2021 ×
Lake George’s new conservation officer is busy exploring every trail, forest and lake.
Michael Cross, originally from the Duluth-Two Harbors area, received the permanent station. He, his wife and two sons moved to Lake George in early December
“This was something I’ve always wanted to do and the opportunity came about, so I took it,” Cross said. “It’s what makes me who I am, my love for the outdoors.”
Previously, Cross was a full-time, career firefighter for Sioux Falls, S.D.; St. Paul and Duluth. He currently serves with the Minnesota Air National Guard 148th Fighter Wing out of Duluth.
Cities of Walker, Northome, and Lake George among stations receiving new officer.
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | 1:00 am, Dec. 16, 2020 ×
The graduates of this year’s Conservation Officer Academy, who will be assuming their stations this month, are (front, left to right): Meng Moua, Victoria Griffith, Chelsey Bechel, Cassie Block, Tou Vang and Ryan Brown. In the back row (left to right) are Curtis Simonson, Zach Larson, Michael Cross, Charles Scott, Stephen Westby, Vincent Brown and Corey Sura.Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Within the next several weeks, 12 communities across the state will once again have full-time, dedicated service from a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer. In addition, a new CO will join the Enforcement Division’s Aviation Unit as a pilot.
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