Author Archives: Mitch

(St. Paul, Minn.)- We thank Arnie Anderson for his 12 years of leadership at MinnCAP. Please join us in wishing Arnie well as he moves into semi-retirement. “We are fortunate to have someone with Bill’s experience with Community Action join MinnCAP in a leadership role,” said Lori Schultz, MinnCAP Board Chair. “Bill brings a broad

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An interactive workshop presented by PACER and entitled “How Parents Can Effectively Communicate with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team” will be offered in Thief River Falls and Crookston on Monday, August 12. The Thief River Falls workshop will be held at Northland Community and Technical College from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. The Crookston workshop

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On Wednesday, July 24, Tracey Sundeen (Assistant Director of Head Start Operations) and Melody Hedden (Head Start Family and Community Services Manager) were recognized as part of the 2019 class of Certified Community Action Professionals (CCAP). The event took place at the Minnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP) Annual Training Conference in Duluth, Minn. Earning CCAP

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(Photo L-R): Francie Mathes (Office of Economic Opportunity), Sandy Whited, Arnie Anderson (MinnCAP Executive Director). Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. staff attended the Minnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP) Annual Training Conference held on July 22 – 25 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) in Duluth, Minn. Staff took part in legislative general sessions, listened to

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Area community members interested in learning more about Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. and the programs offered at the community action agency will have an opportunity to do just that this summer. Tri-Valley in Crookston will host a series of “Tri-Valley on the Go” events in area communities. Staff will travel on T.H.E. Bus and set

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By Crookston Times Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

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Allison Miller, Owatonna People’s Press, May 16, 2019 OWATONNA — Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently awarded 20,000 children’s books valued at $363,400 to 49 organizations through its Early Childhood Literacy Grant Program. This grant supports early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age five by providing children with books. The

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Crookston Daily Times Free meal sites will be Wildwood Park and Highland Park near Jim Karn Field The Eat United Summer Food Service Program will be running for its fifth year during the summer of 2019 at Crookston’s Wildwood Park and Highland Park Complex. Free meals are offered to all kids ages 0-18 Monday-Thursday from

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By Times Report Posted Apr 19, 2019 at 11:32 AM It takes place April 23-26 in Chicago The National CACFP Sponsors Association has awarded 15 scholarships to the National Child Nutrition Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois from April 23-26. There were over 1,800 submissions and all of the applicants’ passion and commitment to the children and adults they

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April 9, 2019 | Energy, Consumers Cold Weather Rule protection ends April 15; Applications due May 31 For Immediate Release: SAINT PAUL, MN – The Cold Weather Rule that protects Minnesotans from natural gas or electricity shut-off will end on April 15, but that date, and the warmer weather, does not necessarily mean Minnesota households

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