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Are you a private well owner in the Alexandria area? We Are Water MN and the MDA are hosting a free nitrate testing clinic. Drop by at a time that works for you. Samples are analyzed on the spot ‑ the process usually takes less than five minutes ‑ and results are given directly to you.

How to bring a water sample to this event: Run your water first for 5-10 minutes, then put at least one cup of water in a clean, sealed, hard-sided container and keep the sample cold until you bring it to the clinic. Samples should be taken less than 24 hours before the event.

The nitrate testing equipment is provided by the MDA using funding from the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on display at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum from June 23 - August 15. Visit We Are Water MN - Alexandria for additional information.

Please note that admission to the museum is free from 5:00-7:00 this evening.

The basics of milk pasteurization and basics of dairy plant sanitation workshop is presented by the North Central Cheese Industry Association (NCCIA), in conjunction with the MDA Dairy Inspection program. This workshop will provide students with both theoretical and pilot plant training concerning the operation of dairy pasteurizers. Participants will learn how to complete pasteurization tests required by the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and will learn the fundamentals of cleaning and sanitation in a dairy plant. This class will meet the MDA basic training requirement in the process of attaining the Certified Industry Temporary Pasteurizer Retesting and Resealing (CITPRR) tester.