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Almost 20 percent of Greater Minnesota households don’t have the same broadband connections as urban area residents. That’s about to change. New grants totaling $34 million for 42 broadband infrastructure projects will level the playing field, expanding job, education and health opportunities for...
The Five Wings Arts Council, which annually distributes over $400,000 in grants to support artists and community arts projects in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties, announces free workshops for the public to learn about its grant programs, how to access their online grant system...
February 6 PaintWorks - ‘Latte Love’  Class sponsored by Staples-Motley Community Education, Mon., Feb. 6, 6 p.m., Staples Community Center. Everything you need is supplied except refreshments, so feel free to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, to register, call 218-894-2497.  
January 18 Staples All Veterans And Community Park Association Annual Mtg Wed., Jan. 18, 5:30 p.m., lower level of Twisted Sisters Bar and Grill, Staples. Public invited. January 19 Community Outreach Day sponsored by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, will be held Thurs., Jan. 19, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m...
With more frigid temperatures here, the Minnesota Department of Commerce wants to remind low-income Minnesotans on how to get help paying their heating bills through the state’s Energy Assistance Program. “Energy assistance helps pay energy bills so that low-income seniors, veterans and families do...
January 18 Free Infant Massage Class sponsored by Lakewood Health System, will be held on five Wednesdays, from 6 - 7 p.m., beginning Jan. 18, in the lower level classrooms at Lakewood’s main campus in Staples. The class is led by certified massage therapist Laura Sonenstahl; and is open to all...
The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives. An upcoming blood donation opportunity will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18, 12 - 6 p.m., at the Motley United...
Lakeland Currents host Ray Gildow will welcome Brigid Tuck, Economic Impact Analyst with the University of Minnesota Extension, for an economic  overview of north central Minnesota on the Lakeland Public Television show to be broadcast at 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13. Together they will discuss how...
The Acts of Solace Project seeks performers for a public reading on Saturday, February 4, at the Cyber Cafe in Wadena. The peer-run mental health nonprofit Wellness in the Woods is partnering with community-based theatre artist Haley Honeman to develop a performance aimed at fostering awareness...
Lakeland Currents host Ray Gildow will welcome Brigid Tuck, Economic Impact Analyst with the University of Minnesota Extension, for an economic  overview of north central Minnesota on the Lakeland Public Television show to be broadcast at 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13. Together they will discuss how...

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