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Free how-to-run-for-office event planned at Moorhead library

The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. Attendees will get an overview of local and state election timelines, requirements and more.

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Happenings around the lakes area, April 27-May 8

The Detroit Lakes Tribune accepts community calendar items for publication online and, space permitting, in our Wednesday and Saturday print editions. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to either dltribune@dlnewspapers.com or vgerdes@dlnewspapers.com. Each submission must include the date, time and location of event, and where to go for more information (phone, email and/or website). Also include whether the event is free or paid admission, and how much it costs when applicable.

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West Central Initiative discusses upcoming workshop at committee of the whole meeting

WCI will host a “Going Local” workshop at Perham High School May 16 from 6-8 p.m. The two-hour workshop gives attendees the opportunity to learn about the community, civic engagement opportunities.

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Applications open May 1 for PROMISE Act Grants

West Central Initiative will administer $2.3 million in PROMISE Act Grants over two fiscal years to support economic development in west central Minnesota. Grants will range from $10,000 to $50,000.

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Happenings around the lakes area, April 24-May 5

The Detroit Lakes Tribune accepts community calendar items for publication online and, space permitting, in our Wednesday and Saturday print editions. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to either dltribune@dlnewspapers.com or vgerdes@dlnewspapers.com. Each submission must include the date, time and location of event, and where to go for more information (phone, email and/or website). Also include whether the event is free or paid admission, and how much it costs when applicable.

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Happenings around the lakes area, April 10-21

The Detroit Lakes Tribune accepts community calendar items for publication online and, space permitting, in our Wednesday and Saturday print editions. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to either dltribune@dlnewspapers.com or vgerdes@dlnewspapers.com. Each submission must include the date, time and location of event, and where to go for more information (phone, email and/or website). Also include whether the event is free or paid admission, and how much it costs when applicable.

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Perham 'portal' will provide link to giant troll project in Detroit Lakes

In other business at its monthly meeting, the Perham City Council acted on three Main Street Project items.

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Perham 'portal' will provide link to giant troll project in Detroit Lakes

In other business at its monthly meeting, the Perham City Council acted on three Main Street Project items.

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Northwest Minnesota Foundation selected as Rural Welcoming Initiative participant

Welcoming America recently named the Northwest Minnesota Foundation as a Rural Welcoming Initiative participant for 2024.

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Want to make a community more welcoming? Here's how - Wadena Pioneer Journal | News, weather, sports from Wadena Minnesota

University of Minnesota Extension shared results from the “Welcoming Communities” assessment in November and December. The assessment aims to find out how to make New York Mills more welcoming.

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