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The Creation Care Team at Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa, will host its fall harvest potluck from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the church's Celebration Center. Prairie Bay Restaurant will cater provolone stuffed organic chicken with mushroom cream sauce. Bring a dish to share...

The application deadline is Dec. 2 for high school juniors interested in gaining hands-on experience with Minnesota's state government by serving as a page at the Capitol in St. Paul during the 2017 legislative session. The House of Representatives page program has been in place since...

The Emily City Council met Aug. 2 to make up for scheduling issues conflicting with the council's regular meeting day, according to meeting minutes. During the emergency meeting, the council agreed to spend $75 on mosquito spraying for the Go North Showcase and to buy a John Deere...

The Lake Shore City Council on Monday, Sept. 26, adopted a 2017 preliminary levy and budget. The preliminary levy is $759,682, which is a 4 percent decrease from 2016. The overall budget is up 1.6 percent from 2015. The proposed budget includes a 2.5 percent cost of living increase...

Pequot Lakes American Legion Post #49, Auxiliary and SAL will sponsor a membership dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The dinner is free to members who have paid their membership dues for 2017. Dues can be paid that night. There will be a short program.

The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce has open board of director positions, beginning in January 2017 for a three-year term commitment. The Nisswa Chamber board of directors is responsible for ensuring excellent management of the organization. The board of directors works alongside the chamber...

The Pine River-Backus Family Center (PRBFC) is blessed to have a proficient, talented staff and wonderful, generous volunteers and donors. But I have to confess - among these awesome people we do not have a "barker." That's what I refer to as the carnival guy who lures you into his...