October 8, 2009 RSS feed / Crow Wing Currents

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Motley thrift store helping meet needs of local residents

Heart and Hands Ministry may be out of a home soon
By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter
Heart and Hands Thrift Store in Motley has been going strong since its grand opening March 14; and Mike and Sandy Lorber, volunteers with the nonprofi t ministry, are hoping it will be around for years to come. More...

Cass County youth celebrate 'National 4-H Week' October 4 - 10

National 4-H Week is Oct. 4 - 10; and Cass County is celebrating by providing cookies at local banks, including Unity Bank in Pillager. More...

Lunch at St. John's

Area residents stopped by St. John's Lutheran Church in Motley Oct. 3, to enjoy Gerry Ott's delicious homemade chicken noodle soup, sandwiches and a variety of desserts. The event was hosted by the St. More...

Nagle is CLC grant writer

Kimberle G. Nagle of LaPorte is the new grant writer at Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples. She will coordinate and manage external funding opportunities offered by corporations, foundations and government sources. More...

Breast prosthetic fitter joins Lakewood

Medical Marketplace at Lake- wood Health System, a durable medical equipment store, is an established, professional mastectomy prosthetics supplier. More...

Minnesota Power to seek rate increase

Ongoing investments Minnesota Power Company of Duluth has announced its intention to file a request with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) before the end of the year to increase base electric retail rates. More...

PHS homecoming court

A coronation ceremony was held at Pillager High School Oct. 5. Pictured above is the homecoming court: Front, from left: Princess Alison Conventry, Queen Bristy Bourgoin, King Matt Nelson, Prince Sye Reynolds. More...

Final Horse Gaming event results

The Cass County Ag. Society Fairboard held their final Horse Gaming of the year Sept. 26, at the Pillager fairgrounds. More...

Wenzel on Rural Policy Development

The Center for Rural Policy and Development is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Wenzel, a longtime rural Minnesota advocate and public servant, to the organization's board of directors. More...

Crow Wing Calendar

October 8 MOTLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4 - 8 p.m., at the Motley Fire Department. More...