On September 10, 2025, Tri-Valley Head Starts Program Operations Manager Stacy Wachsmuth (left), Program Design Manager Tara Morrison (middle), and Special Projects Manager Lindsay Vokaty (right) had the opportunity to attend the Hope in Action Conference, a dynamic gathering of nonprofit leaders hosted by Minnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP). Held at The Park Event Center in Waite
(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Transportation Programs celebrated a significant milestone this May with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new bus storage facility, located on Guthrie Street in Crookston. “We are thrilled to see construction underway,” said Elizabeth Hensrud, Director of Transportation Programs at Tri-Valley. “This facility represents a major step forward for our program, and it’s
The Crookston City Council convened on Monday, May 19, for its regular meeting. The session opened with a formal proclamation presented by Mayor Dale Stainbrook, alongside Tri-Valley Opportunity Council CEO Jason Carlson. The proclamation designates May 2025 as Community Action Month, recognizing the significant contributions of Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc., and community action agencies throughout
(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is proud to mark its 60th anniversary and invites the community to join in the celebration. To commemorate six decades of service, Tri-Valley will host a special open house on Tuesday, June 10, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. at its Administrative Office, located at 107 N. Broadway, Suite 200
(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is proud to mark its 60th anniversary and invites the community to join in the celebration. To commemorate six decades of service, Tri-Valley will host a special open house on Tuesday, June 10, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. at its Administrative Office, located at 107 N. Broadway, Suite 200
(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. announces that Chief Executive Officer Jason Carlson will be departing the organization to pursue a new opportunity outside of the Community Action network. Carlson will continue to lead the agency through June 20, 2025, ensuring a smooth transition. The Tri-Valley Board of Directors has named Charles “Corky” Reynolds as
(Crookston, Minn.)- Beginning June 6 through August 29, the Tri-Valley Administrative Office building will be closed to the public at noon on Fridays. The agency will be open and operating within its regular business hours and Tri-Valley programs and staff can still be reached through email and by phone at 800-584-7020 or 218-281-5832. Tri-Valley’s regular
(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is excited to announce the agency was selected to be featured on “Viewpoint” with Dennis Quaid. The educational program collaborated with Tri-Valley for an upcoming episode that emphasizes the critical role of Community Action. The segment will highlight the amazing staff and the impactful work the agency does. “Viewpoint”
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Senior Programs held its annual Foster Grandparent recognition luncheon at the Crookston Inn & Convention Center in Crookston on Friday, April 11. Marley Melbye (Senior Programs Director) began the event by welcoming the Foster Grandparents and guests to the event. Jason Carlson (CEO) thanked all of the volunteers for the difference
(Crookston, Minn.)- Crookston Mayor, Dale Stainbrook, proclaimed March 16-22 National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week. The proclamation states thatone of the basic rights of children is their right to basic nutrition. Caring for the children must be our nation’s priority; and since the inception of the CACFP in 1968, it has granted
