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State Legislators Comments
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Written by Paul Anderson - State House Representative 13A
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Friday, 11 December 2009 15:02 |
 Minnesota cities and counties will be spared further cuts in Local Government Aid (LGA) later this month. That announcement came Dec. 8 from Gov. Pawlenty when he said that he will work with the Legislature to resolve the budget shortfall facing the state and not reduce the December payment. He cautioned, however, that if the Legislature is unable to pass “appropriate budget reductions,” future aid payments would likely be reduced.
Designed to help locations with lower tax capacities, LGA has become a significant part of local government budgets, especially for cities and towns. According to information from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, 65 percent of the total LGA distribution goes to cities in greater Minnesota. On the other side of the ledger, 92 cities – including many suburbs in the metro area – and all Minnesota townships receive no LGA.
So, later this month, $437 million in LGA and County Program Aid will be distributed. Townships receive what’s called Market Value Homestead Credit, and those checks are received in October and December.
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Community -
Health Care
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 08 December 2009 15:55 |
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“Chronic diseases-such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes-are among the most relevant, costly, and preventable of all health problems. Leading a healthy lifestyle greatly reduces a person’s risk for developing chronic disease.”
Chronic diseases cause 7 in 10 deaths each year in the United States.
About 133 million Americans-nearly 1 in 2 adults-live with at least one chronic illness.
Don’t Become a Statistic! Join the crew at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck, MN, along with Jennifer Bundy, RN, from Prime West Health System, as she teaches us about Heart Disease and the different types and characteristics of Diabetes and how to keep it under control.
Tuesday, December 15th, 3:00 P.M.
Minnewaska Lutheran Home Commons, Starbuck MN
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Contributed Articles
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Written by Pederson Funeral Home
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009 14:09 |
Local Funeral Home in Starbuck, MN Sponsors a Remembrance Service
The Starbuck Funeral Home of Starbuck, MN has scheduled their annual “Service of Remembrance” for Monday, November 30th at 7:00 p.m.
If you have lost a loved one this past year, please join them for this meaningful service.
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Community -
Glacial Hills Elementary School - Starbuck, MN
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Written by Chad Koenen - Starbuck Times New Editor
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009 12:06 |
Music Department of Glacial Hills is asking for used musical instrubments
 In a time when even more families are counting their pennies, Glacial Hills Elementary School Music Teacher Shari Opdahl is hoping a new instrument library can take some of the financial sting out of joining band.
The new library at GHES will give families an opportunity to rent a donated musical instrument for a nominal fee, rather than purchase a new or used instrument before joining band. In the past, Opdahl said there have be students who "want to play in band but can't afford an instrument." The new library will allow students who may not otherwise been able to join band, pick up an instrument and tap their musical talent.
To get the library off the ground, Opdahl is enlisting the service of the general public to lend the school any number of musical instruments.
Anyone who has a gently used instrument that is collecting more dust than exposure is being asked to lend the instrument to the new instrument library at GHES. The instruments lent to the school will be checked out to students who will pay a rental fee which will go toward the maintenance and upkeep of the donated instruments. The individuals who donate the instrument will still keep ownership of the instrument, and "they can come and pick up the instrument anytime they want," said Opdahl.
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Pope County Tribune - Starbuck Times
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Written by Amy Chaffins - Pope County Tribune New Editor
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009 12:02 |
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All 11 people arrested were charged in Pope County District Court and plead not gulity
On November 12, a group of 45 law enforcement officers simultaneously arrested 11 people on drug charges in Starbuck and Glenwood.
The West Central Minnesota Narcotics Task Force conducted an extensive two month long investigation that led to the arrests.
According to the Task Force, during the investigation, agents purchased large amounts of prescription drugs along with methamphetamine and cocaine. Agents purchased over 400 prescription pills, 31 grams of methamphetamine and 4.8 grams of cocaine during the investigation. The prescription pills included Morphine, Adderall, Vicodin and others.
All 11 people arrested were charged in Pope County District Court on November 13. All of the people charged have plead not guilty to the drug charges. The following details what each person was charged with:
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Events -
Donnelly Thrashing Bee
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009 11:30 |
Several arms of giving this season
The Armful of Love program is well underway for the coming 2009 holiday season. Each year, the program has served well over 100 families in Pope County.
Minnewaska Area High School - (from the Starbuck blog site) "Check out the Christmas tree in the lobby during high school conferences on Thursday night! Please look for the paper ornaments on the tree with gift ideas for children in Pope County. If you’d like to buy a gift for one of these children, here’s what you do: · Take an ornament· Buy a gift using one or more of the ideas written on the ornament.
* Leave your UNWRAPPED gift under the tree, with the paper ornament attached to it, by Friday, December 4, 2009.
The tree will be moved to the MC after Thursday night conferences and will remain in the MC through the holiday season. Questions about Armful of Love? Talk to Mary Walsh (room C137 or phone 239-1317) or Karen Thompson (room E154 or phone 239-1335)."
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Glacial Ridge Ambulance will be sponsoring their annual toy drive on three different dates in three different locations
It is requested that you bring your gift unwrapped to anyone of these three locations
1 - November 28th at Pamida's in Glenwood, MN from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
2 - December 5th at the Starbuck Community Center in Starbuck, MN from 10:00 to 2:00 pm
3 - December 12th at the Brooten Fire Hall in Brooten, MN from 10:00 am to 2:00
All gifts will be given to Armful of Love for distribution through Pope County Family collaborative and the BEE School District
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Glenwood Lutheran Church will also be taking gifts in their dining room are from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
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If you wish to contribute cash, these donations will be accepted through January 2010. According to organizers, checks should be made out to Minnewaska Area Schools, as they serve as the fiscal agent for the program. Checks can be sent or dropped off at the Pope County Family Collaborative (located in the Glenwood Chiropractic Clinic Building) at 131 E. Minnesota Ave., Glenwood, MN 56334.
If you have any questions, call 634-3909.
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Tribune - Times Obituary Notices
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Written by Chad Koenen - Starbuck Times New Editor
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Monday, 16 November 2009 09:53 |
Congratulations to Madi on making it to the State meet and running a courageous race.
Having run in poor weather conditions for most of the fall cross country season, Madi Sachs found herself under the weather again.
Madi competed in the State Cross Country meet on Saturday in Northfield at St. Olaf College on a beautiful sunny day with temperatures in the low 60s, but she struggled in the meet, still feeling the effects after becoming sick Thursday evening. Madi ran a temperature of 102 degrees, but competed hard in spite of her poor health, finishing in 118th place with a time of 17:21.
"I was very proud of Madi for even running in this meet, she showed how competitive she is," said coach Bob Mork. "Madi had a very successful year, winning six of the nine meets she competed in, and I look for her to pick up where she left off next season."
Congratulations to Madi on making it to the State meet and running a courageous race. |
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