The Apple Valley Administrative Office participated in the Get Lucky 7K run in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 16 as a wellness initiative. All the runners finished the event despite the cold and they had a blast. Pictured left to right are: Nicolee Mensing (Program Area Manager), Amber Athey (Education/Disabilities Specialist), Megan Bentley (Family & Community
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council’s West Adventure Center (WAC) in Hendrum, Minn. hosted the Norman County Parent Workshop on Saturday, March 9 at the Norman County West Elementary School. The event had several sessions and speakers with topics that were geared to both parents and children. Workshop sessions focused on reducing stress, organization, budgeting, relaxation, fitness, and
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. announced that four new members have joined the Tri-Valley Board of Directors. The board includes 18 members from West Marshall, West Polk and Norman Counties that involve all sectors of the community; public, private, and low-income. “We are extremely pleased to welcome our new board members as they volunteer to provide
A clean house can be a much happier place to live. However, if housekeeping becomes too much of a chore because of a hectic schedule, age, disability, etc. there is help out there to assist you with your needs. Did you know that Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. offers Valley Housekeeping in Clay, Lake of the
(Submitted by Emily Schwichtenberg, Food and Nutrition Specialist at Tri-Valley) Most adults do not drink enough water. Our bodies are made up of about 70% water. Water is necessary in the everyday functions to keep our bodies working properly. Sugar sweetened beverages has replaced water as a beverage of choice. Sugar sweetened beverages are items
West Adventure Center in Hendrum, MN held its 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off. It was a big success with six chili entries and a wonderful turn out. The local judges had the difficult job of deciding the winner but ultimately Jessica Karstens took the top prize with Rita Olson finishing in second place and Angie
(Tom Bray, Transportation Fleet Supervisor) It’s another cold and windy day in Northwestern Minnesota. The ridership for the year has increased nine percent. With the cold winter weather, it’s understood that ridership and demands for the buses will increase. As the drivers put more miles on and with the harsh weather, the buses need more
Tri-Valley is hosting a Community Forum in your area. We would appreciate your attendance and insight regarding community needs, and existing and potential services offered by Tri-Valley. Call 218-281-5832 for more information. East Grand Forks Community Forum Polk County Human Service Center Thursday, February 14 @ 12-1:30 pm & 5:30-7 pm Crookston Community Forum Community
(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. announced recently that Tammy Lee was elected to represent the Norman County Low-Income Sector on the Tri-Valley Board of Directors starting in February of 2013. Lee is no stranger to Tri-Valley Opportunity, Inc. She served three years on the Region V Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council. She was
(Article courtesy of the TRF Times & Northern Watch, http://www.trftimes.com) About 78,700 rides were given by Tri-Valley Heartland Express (T.H.E.) Bus in 2012, an increase of about 9 percent. Jennifer Booth, transit program coordinator, attributes the increase to T.H.E. Bus offering more rural service. She also pointed to an increase in the number of kids
