Mark Bosserman News Today

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As the housing market navigates a sea of obstacles, community-level organizations in Minnesota are urging governments to take a closer look at their strategies for supporting older neighborhoods, and said deteriorating homes shouldnt be overlooked. Construction of new homes continues to lag, in part because of supply-chain issues, and groups such as NeighborWorks Home Partners say theres another problem: plenty of neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as surrounding suburbs, have a...

"Opportunity Starts at Home," a short documentary film released this week by the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, exposes how housing affordability is central to other national priorities, including health care, food security, education and more. Cathy Alderman, chief communications and public policy officer for the Coalition, said having a safe place to eat, bathe and sleep at night is the foundation upon which every other aspect of our lives depends. "It is ver...

In North Dakota and around the country, goals are being pursued to help military Veterans find permanent housing. Groups leading the effort say landlords are crucial in finding success. The Veterans Administration and nonprofit partners want to establish stable housing for 38,000 veterans nationwide this year. ...

Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | × Outdoor gospel concert set MALMO — Malmo Free Church will present the Espeseth Family Band in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 12. They are local bluegrass artists from the Aitkin area playing various instruments. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy music outdoors. In case of rain, the concert will be inside the air-conditioned church. Lutheran Church of the Cross of Nisswa news NISSWA — On Sunday, June 13, Lutheran Church of the Cross will have its first outdo...

A roundup of area church services and events in the Brainerd lakes area.

A roundup of area church services and events in the Brainerd lakes area.

A roundup of area church services and events in the Brainerd lakes area.

Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | × National Day of Prayer set for Thursday A National Day of Prayer event is set for noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May, 6, on Laurel Street in Brainerd at the Memorial for Veterans located in between the Brainerd Post Office and the courthouse. The theme for that gathering is "Love, Life and Liberty” and they will be reflecting on 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” During the program, there wi...

Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | × First Lutheran Church news On Sunday, March 21, First Lutheran Church, 424 S. Eighth St., Brainerd, will have in-person worship at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Strict COVID-19 protocol will be enforced. Masks will be required as well as appropriate spacing of worshippers in pews. Use of hand sanitizer upon entering and leaving the church will be mandatory. The Sunday service will be broadcast via Zoom and to those attending worship in the church parking lot w...