One of the many great things about our northern Minnesota communities is the ability to bring diverse groups together toward a common goal. Over the last two years, the Working Together Coalition (WTC) formed in the Walker, Remer and Pine River/Backus School Districts, with a mission of preventing substance use …
The Leech Lake Area Watershed Foundation (LLAWF) and the Child, Girl, Woman Lake Property Owner's Association (CGWLPOA) have raised over $340,000 in the past two years to complete the final phase of the "Save Lantern Bay" Project. After five years and multiple conservation projects, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources …
Recently I received a letter from Wabado Township, as did all property owners in my township. This letter said that the township, jointly with the City of Longville and other townships in the Longville area were in favor of pursuing and purchasing the old Longville school and turning it into …
As I see what is now going on around me I become discouraged. Our country's population has grown so large, the news channel so bad with their talk shows that care nothing about the truth, the internet where people are not held responsible for what they say, the large number …
The Hackensack Area Food Shelf opened May 10, 2010. Within the nine months of operation, the Hackensack Food Shelf has provided 25,000 lbs. of food to over 80 families.
Round-the-clock caregivers know the importance of getting out once in a while. They know they need to take care of themselves, see to their ownmedical needs, and take a break occasionally. But that can be hard to do in a rural area where they may be far from friends or …
Do you know the face of hunger? Many in our own communities do. In 2010, there were more than three million food shelf visits statewide in Minnesota. It is estimated that the number of Minnesotans without enough food is now 14 percent.
Are you a conservative or a liberal? The answer to this question is very simple because it all hinges on how you see government and what it is for. The liberal view of government is that it is a tool for them to achieve anything their minds can possible dream …
We have all heard that socialism fails when the socialist runs out of other people's money. The demise of the liberal is inevitable because they view government as that source for their security. Their security is not accomplished by objective thought or personal achievement. They need more people to think …
This might well be the rallying cry for public employee union members hitting the streets in Madison, Wisconsin. Their mob-like action foreshadows reactions to budget crunches in other states caused, in large part, by out-of-touch state pension liabilities and rising health care premiums unwilling to be shared by state employees.
My-my, what a fuss is being made over the old Longville school building, and property. So much so, that verbal attacks are being made in the newspapers.
Many Minnesotans are watching what's unfolding in Wisconsin and have strong feelings about it. This is understandable since we are right next door and have similar financial problems in our state. However, are you getting the right information to form your opinions? I don't think the majority of the media …
Alcohol compliance checks were conducted the evening of February 23, 2011 on 11 local businesses which are licensed to sell alcohol beverages. The checks were coordinated by the Cass County Sheriff's Department and the Working Together Coalition. Two students assisted Law Enforcement as underage buyers. The underage youth entered these …
March is Minnesota FoodShare month and the Emily - Outing - Fifty Lakes Area Food Shelf's fund raising campaign to help raise money to assist the food shelf's operation is underway.
Although it may not appear like it right now, it is that time of year again. Severe Weather Awareness Week is fast approaching. The week is dedicated to help us all learn and prepare for upcoming weather hazards, and to help provide resources to minimize the risks associated with severe …
