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Sheriff's Dept. reminder: Keep address signs visible in case of emergency

Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch would like to remind residents that it is very important to keep their address signs (commonly called blue numbers) clear of snow and easily visible.

Area students graduate from Moorhead State University

MOORHEAD - Minnesota State University Moorhead awarded degrees to 408 students during its fall commencement program Thursday, Dec. 16 in the university's Nemzek Fieldhouse. About 280 students participated in the ceremony.

Reorganization meeting held - Terry Gross to serve as Northland Board Chair

Four members of the Northland Community School Board took the Oath of office, Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at the board's annual reorganization meeting. Ione Boor, Dave Kitchenhoff and Dan Switzer were returning board members; Tandy Kibbler was newly elected in November 2010.

Foundation Seeks Anti-Poverty Projects for VISTA Volunteers

The Initiative Foundation is seeking new project sites to host and direct full-time, yearlong "Volunteers in Service to America" (VISTA) members engaged in projects to fight poverty.

Minnesota deer harvest climbs 8 percent in 2010

Ideal hunting weather during the opening weekend of Minnesota's firearms deer season helped hunters harvest 207,000 deer during the 2010 season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Minnesota trumpeter swan population tops 5,500

A statewide aerial survey conducted Jan. 5 - 8 revealed that the population of trumpeter swans in Minnesota has more than doubled in the last five years, according Larry Gillette, wildlife manager for Three Rivers Park District, which organized the survey.

Impact grant offered by Operation Round-Up

The Crow Wing Power Community Trust is offering an Impact Grant of up to $12,000. The purpose of the Impact Grant will be to give a boost to a unique project/program, organization or community and insure its success.

Free income tax help/e-filing service available locally for all ages

Volunteers have been trained and certified by the IRS and the State of Minnesota to assist in preparing free income tax help and e-filing. Help with the Minnesota property tax or renters refund will also be provided. Sites will be open Feb. 1 - April 15, 2011. The service is …

Caregiver discussion group

PINE RIVER - If you are caring for a friend or relative who is chronically ill or frail and elderly, come join the Caregiver Discussion Group for coffee, cookies, and conversation. The group's next meeting will be at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, February 15th at The Warehouse, in Pine River. …

Cass County TRIAD - Enhancing senior safety in your community

The start of each new year is an opportunity to review the past year and make goals for the upcoming year. Cass County, along with other County TRIADs and MN TRIAD, has made progress in the goal of enhancing senior safety in our communities.

Snow removal tips to help make snow removal easier

Before the next snow hits, it is a good time to get out your snow removal tools to be sure your set for the next snow storm. But what kind of tools will you need to dig out ? That depends on how prepared for snow removal you want to …

Back to Hack raffle winners

Winners for the 2011 Back to Hack Raffle include:

Remer to kick-off their centennial year Saturday with the Festival of the Falling Snow Flakes

REMER - In conjunction with the Mid-Minnesota 150 Dog Sled Races, Remer Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the "Festival of the Falling Snow Flakes," on Saturday, Feb. 12. Activities begin at noon and continuing throughout the afternoon near the fire hall.

Northland School Board working on the 'Three R's'

The three R's have changed, according to Northland Community Schools Interim Superintendent, Dr. Ron Bratlie. At the board's work session Thursday, Dr. Bratlie said to avoid draining the General Fund, the board must use the new threes R's - reserve, restructure and referendum, to overcome a proposed $800,000 shortfall to …

Heartland Christian Women's Club Morning Connection Feb. 21

The Heartland Christian Women's Club Morning Connection invited all ladies of the area to "A Better You," at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 21, at Nazarine Church Fellowship Hall, in Backus. Cost for the continental breakfast is $5.50
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