Opioid Crisis – Tri-Valley will ‘definitely explore’ any available funds

(Crookston Times Report) Carlson, Tri-Valley leaders still trying to hash out the details behind the broad brushstrokes Representatives Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) and Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) last week introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize $250 million in federal funding over five years to help communities respond to the needs of low-income people and families in crisis because

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McCollum, Smucker Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Communities Respond to Opioid Crisis

February 28, 2018 Press Release Community Action Opioid Response Act provides competitive grants to support efforts to help children, families affected by addiction Representatives Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) and Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) today introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize $250 million in federal funding over five years to help communities respond to the needs of low-income people

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How to get help paying your heat bill

by Ken Chase POLK COUNTY (WDAZ-TV) — As temperatures drop and heating bills climb, there’s help for people struggling to make ends meet. But people aren’t using it. “The winter always increases my heating bill,” said Jon Slater, a Grand Forks resident. Cold weather means more out of pocket for many people. But help isn’t

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Agassiz Townhomes Project Groundbreaking Ceremony Held in Crookston

(Article and photos courtesy of KROX Radio) The Agassiz Townhomes project officially became a reality on Wednesday, October 25th, as a number of area dignitaries, including Senator Mark Johnson, and County Commissioners Don Diedrich and Gary Willhite, and Amy Larson from Minnesota Housing, joined Executive Director at Tri-Valley, Jason Carlson, and representatives from local businesses,

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Tri-Valley Foster Grandparent Program Holds Recognition Luncheon

The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Foster Grandparent Program held its annual recognition luncheon at the Crookston Eagles Club on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Heidi Simmons, Senior Programs Director began the event by welcoming the Foster Grandparents and guests to the banquet. Jason Carlson, Tri-Valley’s CEO then thanked all of the volunteers for the difference they

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Ben Winchester Back by Popular Demand to Talk about Brain Gain and Economic Development and Housing

The Northwest Minnesota Council of Collaboratives and Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. are excited to announce that Ben Winchester will be back to the area by popular demand.  Winchester will give his presentation in Thief River Falls on Tuesday, June 13 and Crookston on Wednesday, June 28. These presentations are a free-of-charge community event. Winchester and

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Friday, May 12, 2017, is Provider Appreciation Day!

It is a special day to recognize child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children everywhere. A very big thank you to our Tri-Valley co-workers who provide care and education for children! Every day, child care providers care for our children providing nurturing, safe, healthy, learning experiences.  The children, parents and employers depend

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