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Help Support the Police Chiefs Gala

Posted on 27. Feb, 2011 by .

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“Law enforcement officers are never ‘off duty.’ They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect public safety at any time and place that the peace is threatened. They need all the help that they can get.” – Barbara Boxer The 2nd Annual Police Chiefs Gala for the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association is [...]

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26 Gorgeous Residences at ‘Skyscape Condominium’ up for Auction!

Posted on 20. Feb, 2011 by .

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Velocity Marketing Services (VMS) announced today that it will conduct a close-out auction for 26 premier residences at Skyscape Condominium, Minneapolis’ number-one selling condo project for the past two years, which is also one of the city’s only new development high-rises located in the downtown area. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. CST [...]

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Take a Kid Fishing Weekend

Take a Kid Fishing Weekend

Posted on 12. Feb, 2011 by .

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Minnesotans age 16 or older can try ice fishing without purchasing an angling license if they take a child younger than 16 fishing during Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend on Saturday, Feb. 19, through Monday, Feb. 21. “This is an opportunity to get outdoors with friends and family and connect with nature,” said Mike Kurre, Minnesota [...]

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Professionals Learn How to Apply Play Therapy Techniques to Meet the Emotional Needs of Deaf Kids

Posted on 12. Feb, 2011 by .

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Technique enables children to express their thoughts and feelings through their “natural language” of play Today, Alexis Greeves, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor (RPT-S), presented a Volunteers of America-Minnesota Mental Health Clinics’ workshop entitled, “Play Therapy with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Youth” at Calvary Lutheran Church in [...]

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Petlitzer Prize Contest — Pet-related Persuasive Essays

Posted on 12. Feb, 2011 by .

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Following the success of the first two rounds of competition— pet-related poetry and short stories—Sid Korpi, author of “Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss,” and the hosts of Dog Works Radio, Dr. Robert & Michelle Forto, announce the next Petlitzer Prize writing contest, Pet-related Persuasive Essays. Deadline for entries is March 15, 2011. The [...]

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3 Steps to Soundproofing a Music Room

Posted on 12. Feb, 2011 by .

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Music rooms are a generic term often referring to a variety of venues, from a band room in a school, to a choir rehearsal room in a church, to a radio station voice over booth, to a home musician rehearsing in the basement or garage.   In every case, sound becomes a problem if the [...]

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Minnesota High School Student Cyber Competition Opportunity

Posted on 12. Feb, 2011 by .

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Cybersecurity is one of the most exciting, challenging and financially rewarding careers available to young people today.  The U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics projects there will be over 155,000 job openings for individuals with these important skills between now and 2018; the 2nd fastest job growth rate in the United States. How do we help [...]

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State Seeks “Champions of Assistive Technology”

Posted on 06. Feb, 2011 by .

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Awards Presentation is April 5 at State Capitol; Nominations Deadline is Feb. 25 (ST. PAUL January 28, 2011) – The STAR Program and the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council are accepting nominations for the 2011 Excellence in Assistive Technology awards. The awards recognize individuals and organizations as champions of assistive technology (AT) for removing barriers [...]

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Hundreds of Free Tax Preparation Sites now Open Across Minnesota

Hundreds of Free Tax Preparation Sites now Open Across Minnesota

Posted on 06. Feb, 2011 by .

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Saint Paul – The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced today that more than 250 sites across Minnesota are now open to offer taxpayers free assistance with filing their tax returns. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are free tax preparation locations where volunteers help taxpayers prepare their federal and state income and property tax refund returns. [...]

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New Updates from the Lakes Area Police Department – Chisago City, Lindstrom, and Center City

Posted on 06. Feb, 2011 by .

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Winter Parking in Chisago City Winter Parking in Chisago City is in effect until April 15th. No parking 0200am – 0600am. Lindstrom Winter Parking Winter Parking in Lindstrom is in effect until April 1st. No parking 0200am – 0600am on any city street. Level III sex offender will be moving into Center City. Meeting February [...]

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