A wise decision made by local civic and business leaders in Brainerd in the early 1900s has helped preserve the history of Crow Wing County. In 1926 Mr. Leon Lum...

...Anoka area where she worked at Piper Jaffray Inc. She then moved back to Pierz, her hometown.Flicker plans to visit local civic organizations, church groups, and senior centers to share how they can volunteer with Horizon Health Senior Services...

...families who qualify. This program can help students get a nutritious meal twice a day during the school year. Many local civic groups and churches offer free school supplies for families in need. Community members in Brainerd have formed groups...

...owned funeral home. Likewise, Bloom in Florida has a long resume as a state representative and as a leader of several local civic groups. Observers say women may prove especially attractive this year because voters give them an edge on the issues...

...but by the needs of multinational corporations headquartered in distant cities. However, one of the more heroic local civic struggles I have witnessed is now in progress over the enormous proposed Wal-Mart Super Center, where a line has...

...community. The Corporation for National Service provides $500 that is matched with a $500 scholarship from the school, a local civic group, business or faith-based organization. Kohls' scholarship was matched with state dollars and Bremer Bank...

...disappointed that I didn't get a chance to fight, but I came home and helped my dad on the farm." Burau became involved in local civic affairs and politics. He served on the Otter Tail County Fair Board for 20 years, was a sergeant-at-arms at the...