Douglas County Library hires new director
Meet the new Douglas County Library Director: Jacob Odland.
Your Legal Rights: Avoid survey scams
The call or email may start out innocently enough. You are asked to take part in a brief survey. Wanting to help, you play along. You later find out the personal information you gave out during the phony “survey” is used against you by a scammer.
RELATED CONTENTLegislative Notebook: Legislature looks to give raises, but not for themselves
The House and Senate were ready late Sunday to approve a compromise bill giving statewide officials and the governor’s commissioners pay raises, but the bill contains no legislator raises.
House OKs $2 billion tax bill, Senate backs Capitol repair
The keystone of Minnesota Democrats’ budget plans, $2 billion in tax increases, won House approval early today and the Senate pulled a surprise in the early morning hours by approving money to fund state Capitol building renovations.
Heating bill assistance deadline is May 31
The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources wants low-income Minnesotans—especially seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children—to know that grant funds are still available to help pay their heating bills from the Energy Assistance Program (EAP).
Know these warning signs of skin cancer; it could save your life
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and while the dangers of melanoma are well known, it is important not to neglect the warning signs of the two most common types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which can also become disfiguring and even deadly if not diagnosed and treated promptly.
Volunteers needed for Grandma’s Marathon
If you have always wanted to experience Grandma’s Marathon but running just isn’t for you, then volunteering is the perfect solution.
Report shows lowest number of boating fatalities on record, overall drop in accidents and injuries
The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2012 Recreational Boating Statistics last Monday, revealing that boating fatalities that year totaled 651, the lowest number of boating fatalities on record.
Klobuchar says more women are needed in manufacturing industry
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), vice chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), recently released a new report examining the role of women in American manufacturing.
RELATED CONTENTBBB offers tips for seniors to avoid these six scams
May is Older Americans Month and the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is reminding seniors and their loved ones – as well as caregivers – of the importance of being vigilant in regard to scams.
Psychologist offers four tips for maintaining balance in difficult times
It’s no wonder nearly one in 10 Americans suffers from depression. “Top risk factors include being unable to work or unemployed; having no health insurance; suffering from obesity,” notes psychologist Gregory L. Jantz, citing a Centers for Disease Control study.
Public invited to comment on state's 20-year transportation plan
The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public and transportation stakeholders to learn about the upcoming draft of the Minnesota 20-year State Highway Investment Plan.
RELATED CONTENTU of M Extension launches websites for forage shortage, late planting issues
University of Minnesota Extension has educational resources available for those with questions related to a continuing forage shortage and late planting issues.
Turtles now crossing roads to reach nests
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking people to leave turtles alone as the turtles cross roads to reach nesting areas.
U.S. Coast Guard members to hold reunion
An “All U.S.Coast Guard Reunion” will be held at the Golden Valley VFW Post 7051 on Saturday, June 8, starting at 11 a.m.
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