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Trollwood Mainstage Musical canceled Thursday and Friday
MOORHEAD, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Due to forecasts indicating very high wind speeds Thursday and Friday, Trollwood Performing Arts School is cancelling performances of its Mainstage Musical The Addams Family for July 25 and July 26. Organizers say high winds pose a significant safety risk to Trollwood’s students and...
YOUTH ADVOCATE GWAYAKOCHIGE WIGAMIG (RED LAKE NATION YOUTH SHELTER)
(RED LAKE NATION YOUTH SHELTER) Open: July 23, 2024- Until filled. POSITION SUMMARY: Builds therapeutic relationships and provides intensive supervision of youth that are residing on a temporary basis at the Gwayakochige-Wigamig – The Red Lake Youth Shelter. Oshkaabewisag (Advocates) will supervise and work with youth between the ages 5-17. The position will require working in an office/shelter setting that is open 24 hours and 365 days a year. This position requires on-site staffing for 3 shifts; day shift, evening shift and overnight shifts. Oshkaabewisag will provide general shelter oversight to ensure safety of the youth, establish and promote shelter programing. The Oshkaabewisag will cooperate with the Gwayakochige-Wigamig Case Manager to assist the youth in achieving housing stability, recovery from complex trauma, setting and reaching personal goals, family reunification and/or independent self-sufficiency. Reports to Youth Shelter Executive Director, Part time position, may lead to Full time w/benefits (Various shifts), salary; $17.00-$20.00 DOQ. ORGANIZATION Gwayakochige-Wigamig: "Making the right choices" (as in the choices Creator would want you to make) Gwayakochige-Wigamig is a cornerstone for intergenerational and community healing. We are committed to ensuring that our Anishinaabe youth and their families have access to their Indigenous rights of community, belonging and cultural identity. Gwayakochige-Wigamig is an Anishinaabe (Indigenous Person) culture-based emergency shelter for at risk Oshkii-ayaa'aag (youth, pl) who may be experiencing houselessness and instabilities due to; runaway status, family crisis, abuse, may be involved with the juvenile corrections and/or child protection system(s). The Emergency Shelter provides culturally based emergency shelter services to youth ages 5 to 17 years old located on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Services include emergency and short-term shelter, crisis intervention, case and systems advocacy, information and referrals, trauma-informed therapy, access to medical/dental care, cultural advising, counseling, case management and community education.
Planning Commission Meeting: The Port on Little Detroit Lake and Community Concerns Over Bowling Alley
At last night’s Planning Commission meeting, discussions centered on the proposed 14-unit Planned Unit Development (PUD) named The Port on Little Detroit at 1377 West Lake Drive, submitted by owner Chad Wendel. The meeting also addressed significant community concerns regarding the potential loss of the town’s only bowling alley.
Somerset’s Inclusive Playground to be Fifth in Minnesota
West St. Paul Reader offers member supported news. Join now to keep your neighborhood informed. Somerset Elementary School is building an inclusive playground this summer. The $300,000 project was planned to extend into 2025, but thanks to a $200,000 anonymous donation, the playground will be completed in time for the upcoming school year.
Minnesota Bankers Association chair champions community impact, highlights Howard Lake net-zero library project
Andy Schornack, the newly elected Chair of the Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA), took office on June 11 with a message of collaboration and community engagement. Schornack, president of Security Bank & Trust Co. of Glencoe, urged member banks to share stories that showcase their positive impact on local communities. One...
Heat and humidity return this weekend
From the National Weather Service • Duluth • July 26, 2024. Heat and humidity return this weekend. Continued warm Sunday, then a little cooler Monday. Heat returns Tuesday through most of next week. Heat index values ikn the 90s to near 100 °F are forecast Saturday. Dewpoints will reach the middle 60s to low 70s °F. To beat the heat follow these tips. Drink plenty of water, even if you're not thirsty. Take frequent rest breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day. Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles. Wear light-colored loose clothing.
Family fun night, free root beer floats Thursday for Corn Capital Days
(Olivia MN-) Dirks Park in Olivia will be the place to be this evening for Olivia Ambulance Family Fun Night from 5 til 8 p.m. as Olivia Corn Capital Days Continue. Other events Thursday include the used book sale at The Olivia Library from 11 to 7 p.m., FM Bank and Olivia FFA free root beer floats from 1 to 3 at the FM Bank parking lot, home run derby at Dirks Field from 5 to 8, and league volleyball starting at 630 at Bryly's Den.
Meet Ricardo Perez, Chair of METRO Blue Line Extension’s new Anti-Displacement Working Group
Ricardo Perez, organizer for the Blue Line Coalition, has been chosen as chair of the next iteration of the Blue Line Anti-Displacement Work Group, a new 26-member board. Sheletta on what that means.
This Airline Is Now Leaving Minnesota For Good
It wasn't too long ago this airline added non-stop service to Minnesota, but it's now leaving our fair state for good. Outside of perhaps death and taxes, there is one other constant in the world: change. And in the complicated world of commercial airlines, it seems that change IS pretty constant, including the new announcement that this airline will soon be ending service to the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Minnesota weather: Quickly turning very warm and very humid Friday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The comfortable stretch of weather is coming to an end, as Friday is quickly turning very warm and humid. Expect a few clouds on Friday morning, but they will clear out quickly by the lunch hour, allowing plenty of afternoon sunshine. The afternoon is bright, warm,...
Hot Friday in the Twin Cities, hotter weekend ahead
MINNEAPOLIS — Highs reach the upper 80s on Friday in the Twin Cities and approach 90 again this weekend, with heat index values closer to 100.High pressure is still in control, which means more sunshine is on the way. Hazy skies will persist with more upper-level wildfire smoke. The only difference is the ridge is a little farther to our east which means southerly winds By Sunday night, a cold front will approach the metro bringing back spotty storms later in the day. Some storms are possible across northern Minnesota on Saturday.The threat for severe weather remains low, with a slight risk on Saturday and a marginal risk on Sunday.Some storms may linger into Monday, otherwise the dry/hot pattern looks to continue next week.
Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics
Last week, Jabez Reeves, a sprinter at Minnesota State University, Mankato, stretched by himself on the end of the school’s track. He then ran three full-speed sprints, as his coach at Mankato watched on. Three days later, Reeves was on a flight to Paris, where he’ll compete on the...
Gophers emphasize competitive mindset at Big Ten Media Days
The 2024 season will be the first with the new 18-team Big Ten Conference. Head coach P.J. Fleck and players Max Brosmer, Cody Lindenberg, Darius Taylor and Dragan Kesich represented the Gophers at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis.
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