Current Happenings
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...
The Staples Area Farmers Market will hold their annual meeting Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Lions Hall at 402 Wisconsin Ave. SE, Staples.
The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. and will include a potluck lunch.
All vendors as well as the public are encouraged to attend.
For information contact Barry...
Barn Quilts of Central Minnesota will hold an information meeting Monday, Jan. 23, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Staples Community Center.
Anyone interested in how to make a barn quilt and how to become part of the barn quilt trail are encouraged to attend.
Lisa Kajer and Mary Noska will explain...
Staff, customers and the public brought food to Unity Bank, Staples, during December and the bank added one dollar per pound to make a donation to the Staples Area Food Shelf. Seventy-seven pounds of food were collected. From left are Amanda Jans, Fran Mertens (food shelf coordinator), Emma...
The Staples City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Staples City Hall, 122 6th St NE, Staples.
Preliminary agenda items include:
o Oath of office for mayor and council members elected in November, 2016.
o Designate official newspaper.
o Designate official depositories.
o Approve...
January 12
Wadena Whirlaways Square Dance Club Mtg Thurs., Jan. 12, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Wadena VFW. Jim Lizakowski, caller; Rita Lizakowski, cuer. For info., 218-894-1542.
January 17, 18
Immunization Clinic Tues., Jan. 17, 10 a.m. - noon and 1 - 2:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, Pillager. Sponsored...
Central Minnesota’s specialty crop producers (e.g., fruit and vegetable, grass-finished beef, pastured dairy, honey, maple syrup, breads baked with heritage grains, etc.), bakers, and other interested farmers and consumers are invited to attend the Sustainable Farming Association Central Chapter’s...
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