Local Interest

Imagine having a seizure in school, or not being able to drive to work because of seizures. People with Epilepsy live with these realities every day. Epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder, is more common than you’d think. One in 26 people will develop Epilepsy at some point in their lives. Two million Americans, and more than 60,000 people in Minnesota and North Dakota, … [Read more...] about 2012 Stroll for Epilepsy

The Highway 23 Paynesville Bypass will open on Friday, July 20, more than a month ahead of schedule. Crews will begin removing barricades to the entrances and exits at 9 a.m., and motorists may access the new roadway by noon, weather permitting. “The project wasn’t scheduled to be complete until August 31,” said Bill Knofczynski, project supervisor. “The mild winter allowed … [Read more...] about Highway 23 Paynesville Bypass set to open July 20, 2012

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN received a contract from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to provide mentoring services to youth of military families. This includes: National Guard, Reserves, and Active-Duty. Named “Operation Mentoring” the contract aims to provide funding for the support of new mentoring relationships between adult … [Read more...] about Big Brothers Big Sisters “Operation Mentoring” Now has Formal Agreement with Camp Ripley Training Center

Grace Alive! Church is sponsoring 5Day Clubs Monday-Friday, August 6-10 at the Albany Park on west end of Forest Ave 10-11:30 a.m. and at the Freeport Lions Park 2-3:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Albany 121 Lake Ave. Bible lessons, great games, fun activities, memory verses and prizes. … [Read more...] about Grace Alive! Church 5Day Clubs set for August 6-10, 2012

The Upstage Players are set to produce Give My Regards to Broadway in the Upsala School Auditorium July 27-30. The show, written by Shubert Fendrich with music and lyrics by George M. Cohan, is a musical comedy featuring a cast trying to put together a Broadway show. The director, played by Andrew Benson, is having trouble finding investors, a leading lady, and even the money … [Read more...] about Upsala to present Musical Comedy “Give My Regards To Broadway” – July 27-30, 2012