WALKER - The holidays are a time when family and friends come together and share memories, laughs and good cheer. But for families living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, the holidays can be a difficult time.
On October 28th, at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in Brainerd, Cass County Environmental Services, the Leech Lake Area Watershed Foundation, and Wabedo, Little Boy, Cooper, Rice Lakes Association were presented with a 2010 Lake Friendly award by the Brainerd Lakes Area Environmental Coalition.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warns parents to caution their children to stay off ponds, streams and other water bodies that now have a thin coating of ice.
The Longville Area Community Foundation will hold their ninth annual Holiday Dinner and Fundraiser, on Saturday, Dec. 11, at Patrick's Fine Dining on Girl Lake in Longville.
WALKER - On Saturday December, 11, members of the community will gather together to honor veterans during the holiday season as part of the annual Wreaths Across America (WAA) Day.
Holiday parties, family dinners or any special gathering can be a difficult time for people with dementia and those around them. Adjusting expectations and some simple and straight forward planning can help these events remain meaningful opportunities for all involved according to Esther Gieschen, Northern Regional Center Director for the …
NORTHFIELD - Holly Belgum of Remer, Minn., will participate in the 2010 St. Olaf College Christmas Festival, one of the nation's longest-running celebrations of the season.
WALKER - Cass County Public Health will hold Ban the Bug Influenza Vaccination Clinics on Monday, December 6, Wednesday, December 8, and Friday, December 10, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cass County Health, Human and Veteran Service Building, in Walker.
The Northland Area Family Service Center is proud to announce a new program. Adventures In Reading (AIR) is a literacy-based home visiting program. Research shows the importance of reading to babies and toddlers to support language development from a very early age and the effect it has on their education …
BACKUS - Brittany Young, of Backus, Minn., was recently appointed to serve on the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Promotion & Education (P&E) committee.
The Heartland Christian Women's Club Morning Connection invited all ladies of the area to "Spirit of Christmas," at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 13, at Pine Mt. Gospel (formerly Backus School), in Backus. Cost for the continental breakfast is $5.
