City of St. Stephen to collect household hazardous waste
The City of St. Stephen will collect all household hazardous wastes from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the St. Stephen City Hall, 2 Sixth Ave. SE. Sponsored by the Stearns County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, this event is free. Check the county website for the list of accepted and not accepted items.
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Don’t forget to register for Bluegrass tickets
The Newsleaders has a limited amount of FREE one-day tickets to the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Fest, a four-day music and camping festival Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 11-14 at El Rancho Manana, Richmond. For tickets, please email advertising@thenewsleaders.com with your name, phone number, city and amount of tickets requested by noon Friday, Aug. 5. Your name will be placed in a drawing and winners will be notified via email.
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Rise Above Seizures walk on Aug. 11
The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota hosts its annual Rise Above Seizures Walk on Thursday, Aug. 11 in St. Cloud to celebrate people with seizures, and to raise awareness and funds to support services for the 150,000 people the foundation serves annually. More than 3,500 walkers in St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Fargo/Moorhead and the Twin Cities metro will come together to help people with epilepsy realize their full potential and stop seizures.
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CSAH 1 reconstruction and roundabout in Sartell
Stearns County motorists and the City of Sartell residents and businesses are advised that CSAH 1 will be closed between LeSauk Drive and 770 feet north of Heritage Drive which started Aug. 3, 2016 for a period of approximately two months for construction of a new roundabout. Heritage Drive will remain closed at CSAH 1.
Detours will be posted. Local residents will be able to access River Oaks Lane and homes along CSAH 1. All other motorists are advised to use the detour or to seek alternate routes. Additional information and maps can be viewed online at http://www.co.stearns.mn.us/PropertyRoads/RoadConstruction/CSAH1HeritageDr. Dates and timeframes are weather dependent. The Contractor for this project is Landwehr Construction Co.
Questions or concerns may be directed to the Stearns County Highway Department.
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Alert from Waite Park Police regarding gas thefts
Waite Park Police Department has received three reports of gas being stolen from vehicles or gas cans taken from boats. During one of the thefts wires were also cut on a trailer parked in the yard. These thefts have occurred on the north side of Waite Park near 1st Ave N and 2nd St N.
Please report any suspicious activity in your area. Call 911 or the Waite Park Police non emergency number at 320-251-3281. Remember to call while the activity is happening and get the best description possible to provide to the officer.
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Store assistant needed at Good Shepherd
Volunteers have always been an important part of the Good Shepherd Community. Following its mission and values, Good Shepherd works closely with staff to enrich the lives of the residents. Volunteers are matched to assignments based on their interests and the needs of our residents and tenants. Join their coffee shop team and visit with those coming in to shop, socialize, or help with a store-themed special event. Contact the community volunteer coordinator at 320-258-8661.
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VA medical center seeks patient volunteers
St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Medical Center is looking for volunteers to provide companionship, conversation and help with activities to assigned patients who need visitors. They also need assistance with crafts, playing cards and games, special events, Friday night bingo callers, escorts and assistants. Contact Dawn Marker, St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Medical Center Voluntary Service, at 320-255-6480 ext. 6709.
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CentreCare is looking for business office support
Volunteers will assist with general office and administrative tasks to facilitate the workflow of the department. Complete general office/administrative tasks such as: file, collate, sort and assemble packets, make and answer phone calls, sort and deliver mail, and assemble mailings. Contact CentraCare Volunteer Services at 320-255-5638 or volunteer@centracare.com.
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