Flu season may impact Red Cross blood supply
A Release from the American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region: The CDC predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy blood donors tends to decrease. We need people to give now to help ensure…
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Newbanks Named Director of Development for Initiative Foundation
LITTLE FALLS, MN—The Initiative Foundation announced today that Carl Newbanks, accredited Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning (FCEP), has been promoted to the director of development position. Newbanks previously served as the Foundation’s grants and development manager. Before joining the Foundation, he served as the director of program development and…
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Morrison County Sheriff’s Office seeking tips in Brisk Homicide 6 years later
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office continues to ask for the public’s assistance in the homicide investigation of Terrence “Terry” Brisk’s death that occurred 6 years ago on Monday, November 7th, 2016. The Sheriff’s Office is heavily invested in this case with assistance from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the…
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Benefit pancake supper Tuesday
ADA, MN—The Knights of Columbus and Norman County Fair Board are sponsoring a pancake supper this coming Tuesday night from 4:30 to 7pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ada. Dave Stene says the supper will benefit the Dennis Riepe family. Stene talks about what will be served at the supper. The pancake supper is…
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Clearwater & Polk VSO Talk Veterans Day & Veteran Suicide
Fosston, MN — With Veteran’s Day coming up this Friday, it’s a good time to honor and remember those who serve or have served in the military and remember those we lost. But not just those who lost their lives in the battlefields, but those who struggled with PTSD and depression and took their own…
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City of Ada Transitions Away from Off Peak Service
Ada, MN — The City of Ada will no longer be offering an Off-Peak service starting in January 2023. As part of Off Peak Service, certain high-usage appliances, but most often electric heating sources, could be controlled during high demand times in exchange for a cheaper rate. But plans have been in place for the…
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