Things to do in Lancaster: FIG Magazine and The Stormers
Deb Brandt is the owner of Fig Industries and the founder of Fig Magazine. Fig is an enthusiast guide to shopping, dining, arts, and community in the city of Lancaster.
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Deb Brandt is the owner of Fig Industries and the founder of Fig Magazine. Fig is an enthusiast guide to shopping, dining, arts, and community in the city of Lancaster.
(Willmar MN-) United Community Action Partnership, or UCAP, has received a 4.4 million dollar grant from The State of Minnesota and will use the money to build apartments to help
Brandt has been the executive director of the United Community Action Partnership for three years, but has worked for the organization for 40. Her day job is just one of many ways in which she helps the community.
Many Islanders attended the recent “Rare Soiree,” which was organized by Effie Parks and Jill Hawkins and raised money for rare-disease research. Islander Julie Ruan Yu donated the art gallery space for the local event, which featured silent and live auctions. More than $60,000 was raised and will be shared between the FAM177A1 Research Fund and CTNNB1 Connect & Cure. Volunteers sitting at the table, from right to left: Genevieve Morton, Rachel Harris and Emily Morse. In the background singing, Aly Burkes and Deb Brandt, aka “The Small Bandits.” Photo courtesy of Kr...
MACCRAY School Board members approved preparing bid specifications for the demolition of elementary schools in Raymond and Maynard, but will save the gym, four classrooms and restrooms in Raymond. The Maynard facility can be spared the wrecking ball if the city and Chippewa County reach a deal before demolition bids are awarded, likely in June.