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Candidate filing will open Aug. 2 for 23 school board seats, spread across six lakes area school districts, and 11 city council seats in Detroit Lakes, Perham and Wadena. Candidates must pay up to a $5 filing fee, verify their address and complete registration for those elections before filing closes on Aug. 16 at 5 p.m., said one city clerk.

A community picnic celebrated the achievements of the area's long running club.

Club was the second to be established in Lions District 5M-9

Funds raised at the event will help the club pay for playground equipment at a Wadena park.

Funds raised at the event will help the club pay for playground equipment at a Wadena park.

Funds raised at the event will help the club pay for playground equipment at a Wadena park.

Deer Creek School nearly sold; the last day of school is not extended; student tech fees can be waived; graduation is near; and school logos get a refresh in this month's meeting.

These early ideas will be further discussed by the board at future meetings.

Drastic Measures donated 50% of meal and drink proceeds from the event towards new equipment for the emergency department and labor and delivery unit.

Board members were thanked for their work and the board thanked administrative assistants, "Gray for Gary" organizers, custodians and bus drivers.