Spring Spa Night at the McGregor Public Library
Start off the spring season with a relaxing spa night beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at the McGregor Public Library. Enjoy making a bath bomb and bath salts to bring home. We’ll also be sharing our favorite relaxation tips and drinking tea. All materials will be provided. Spring Spa Night is recommended for…
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Lakewood Experiencing Unprecedented Growth in Orthopedics with TCO Partnership
Staples, MN – March 10, 2023 — In its first full year of partnership with Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO), Lakewood Health System experienced a nearly 30% increase in the number of orthopedic patients seen over the previous year. Lakewood originally partnered with TCO, sports medicine partner of the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, and St. Paul Saints, back…
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$300,000 Awarded to NWCoC to Support Efforts in Ending Homelessness in NW Minnesota
March 13, 2023 (Bemidji, MN) – More than $300,000 has been awarded to the Northwest Minnesota Continuum of Care through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the NWCoC’s efforts in ending homelessness throughout Northwest Minnesota. Representatives from HUD Minnesota announced the grant awards at an event today in Bemidji. Funding includes: …
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Keri Noble Sings Saturday At Top Hat
Singer and songwriter Keri Noble will perform Saturday night at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen. This is the third time Noble has been scheduled to sing at the Top Hat…with the first time scheduled around the Christmas holidays. Noble was born in Detroit and now lives in the Twin Cities. Did she want to…
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Mahnomen Preschool & Kindergarten Registration & Screen Reminders
Mahnomen, MN — Early Childhood Pre-School Screenings are coming up and the Mahnomen School Districts is reminding parents that they need to make an appointment for children who are 3-4 years old or 5 and entering kindergarten in the fall. Aimee Pederson with the Mahnomen School says the screenings are a requirement for any youth…
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Hillsboro City Commission Hires Within for Utility Auditor Position; Plus More News & Notes
Hillsboro, ND — More news and notes from last week’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting held on Monday, March 6th at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission agreed on a 3-2 vote to hire current Administrative Assistant Sara Myers to the new Utility Auditor position. Hillsboro Commission President Levi Reese was one…
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Herdina Construction Trades Camp Providing Industry Experience & College Credits for Students
Moorhead, MN — Get a jump start on a career in the construction trades industry and even earn college credits this summer by participating in the Herdina Construction Trades Camp at M State in Moorhead. The Herdina Construction Trades Camp was launched more than 20 years ago as a partnership between M State and the…
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Wake The Lakes Life Hack for the Week: “Yes…These are Obvious Life Hacks That Obviously Work”
–If you’ve forgotten an acquaintance’s name, just ask them what their name is, and after they tell you, say “no, your last name.” Works like a charm and they never suspect a thing. –Whenever you accidentally set off your smoke alarm, give your pets a treat so they learn to come to you when there…
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