Minnesota Logger Education Program

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Sharing this because yesterday’s Echo Trail evacuation reminded us how much the work our logging community does depends on people who show up. The help, patience, and coordination from so many, made a hard day manageable. The stories haven't made the news yet, but I bet we learn soon of loggers stepping forward with firefighting, rescue and subsequent salvage efforts. //DN

Minnesota SAF Hub partners toured the state’s forestry industry to explore forestry byproducts as a source for producing sustainable aviation fuel.

Minnesota’s next economy is being built to deliver “Greater Growth” In a time of uncertainty, Minnesotans are building what’s next by working together to solve big problems.

Exciting things happening in the industry. Hope to see you at the inaugural “Power for the Cause” Truck and Tractor Pull supporting Log a Load for Kids in Minnesota. Mark your calendar for August 22. Learn more at the link in the comments.

https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/j-a-logging-named-2026-minnesota-logger-of-the-year/

J & A Logging named 2026 Minnesota Logger of the Year J & A Logging of Wright, Minnesota named the 2026 Minnesota Logger of the Year by the Minnesota Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committee.

Throwback Thursday - to 1937

Bourke-White: Finding Wonder in a Paper Mill, 1937 - LIFE Margaret Bourke-White was already seen as a major talent in photojournalism when she was hired as one of the first four staff photographers at LIFE magazine. She quickly demonstrated her abilities when she shot the first cover story in the magazine’s history, on the building of Fort Peck Dam. The ...

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Project Canopy Tree Drive on Saturday – Bemidji Now Nine million trees were destroyed in the Bemidji area last summer, and the local community is still recovering. Because of this, Paul Bunyan Broadcasting will b

A newly published study in the Forest Products Journal highlights the critical role logging businesses play in supporting the forest products supply chain and rural economies across the Lake States region, comprising Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The research found that logging businesses directly supported 8,724 jobs and nearly $500 million in economic output in 2023, with total contributions increasing to 11,088 jobs and $902.6 million when multiplier effects are included.

New Study Highlights Economic Importance of Logging Industry and Risks of Capacity Decline

A newly published study in the Forest Products Journal highlights the critical role logging businesses play in supporting the forest products supply chain and rural economies across the Lake States region, comprising Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The research found that logging businesses directly supported 8,724 jobs and nearly $500 million in economic output in 2023, with total contributions increasing to 11,088 jobs and $902.6 million when multiplier effects are included.

Read it here:https://fpj.kglmeridian.com/downloadpdf/view/journals/fpro/76/2/article-p173.pdf