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Estate planning, wills and charitable giving seminar

Join the folks at the Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder on Tuesday, May 25 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. for a workshop presented by attorney Leigh Mathison who will discuss the steps in making a will, new developments in federal estate tax and an introduction to living trusts. Mathison will also cover various ways to provide for charities... READ MORE >

Girl Scout awards ceremony is May 27

Cook County Girl Scouts is celebrating another successful year of Scouting and will finish up their year by holding the annual Court of Awards. Everyone is invited to attend this event. All levels of Scouts will be represented and there will be a bridging ceremony as several levels bridge from one level to another. The event will take place at... READ MORE >

Women’s luncheon focuses on guerilla marketing

Join guest speaker Nicole Wilde on May 26 as she introduces attendees to the concept of guerilla marketing and shares inexpensive and unconventional marketing strategies that can be implemented right away. Wilde is the owner of Wilde Growth, an independent marketing firm that specializes in branding, marketing research and social venture creation. She has worked for several ventures in small... READ MORE >

Glass class at Art Colony

An artist holding a torch in one hand and a lump of molten glass in the other is a rare sight for hot-glass making, but that is exactly how torch glass artist Dan Neff creates delicate marbles, pendants and other glass wonders. Neff says, “I find inspiration in the palette of the outdoors and often try to emulate this in... READ MORE >

Howard Sivertson offers watercolor classes at Art Colony

Don’t miss this opportunity to work with renowned painter Howard Sivertson during a five-day workshop at the Art Colony. Sivertson will focus on watercolor techniques that he says will surely expand students’ repertoire. Sivertson will demonstrate the process of watercolor painting for traditional/representational artists. Emphasis will be placed on improving watercolor techniques including value sketches, design, composition, rendering, wet-on-wet and... READ MORE >

Community Ed announces summer programs

Local youths are encouraged to register and take part in a number of athletic camps and educational programs organized by Cook County Community Ed this summer. . Volleyball Camp – June 14-17, 12:30- 2:30 p.m., Pam Taylor & CCHS Varsity players, $30 . Girls Fast Pitch Softball – Wednesdays in the Rec Park, June 23-July 21, 1-3 p.m. Coaches Jessie... READ MORE >

MPR poll shows Dayton with lead

A new Minnesota Public Radio News/Humphrey Institute poll shows former Sen. Mark Dayton with a wide lead over his two competitors in the DFL gubernatorial primary. Thepoll also found that if the general election were held right now, Dayton might have a slight edge, but it would be a toss-up regardless of which Democrat takes on Republican Tom Emmer. The... READ MORE >

DNR, Forest Service lift all burning restrictions

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and U.S. Forest Service have announced that effective at noon May 14, seasonal burning restrictions have been lifted in all counties and burning permits for vegetative matter will once again be available. Heavy rains drenched northeastern Minnesota earlier in the week, dramatically decreasing the threat of wildfires. Likewise, the restrictions placed on campfires... READ MORE >

Donations still being accepted for Chilean relief

On Saturday, May 8, the roof was raised on the Vasquez family’s new home in Catemu, Chile. This family is one of many who lost their homes to the Chilean 8.8 earthquake last February. Local donations made to the Chilean Relief Fund have helped support this effort, led by an American-Chilean couple, Keri Wolfe and Christian Fernandez, who have headed... READ MORE >

Two weeks left to enter Minnesota Cup

Only two weeks remain to enter the Minnesota Cup — a statewide entrepreneurial competition — and anyone with a business idea is encouraged to enter. Now through midnight on Friday, May 21, entries may be submitted at www.minnesotacup. org for a chance to claim a piece of the $130,000 available in prize money across six award divisions: High Tech, BioSciences,... READ MORE >