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The Lowe Arts, Culture and Travel Collection
The Fergus Falls Public Library is excited to announce the launch of the Warren and Jannette Lowe Arts, Culture, and Travel Collection. The Fergus Falls Public Library Foundation received a benevolent donation from the Warren and Jannette Lowe estate. Library Director Gail Hedstrom said, “After meeting with the estate executors and learning more about the Lowes, we determined that developing a library collection that reflected what the Lowes enjoyed would honor their memory.” For the next five years,
Chamber Offers Wage Reimbursement for Summer Interns
Chamber Offers Employers Wage Reimbursement for Summer Internships Is your business hiring summer interns soon? Will your interns work in high-demand roles such as construction/trades, healthcare, automotive services, childcare, education, manufacturing or general business? Would your business like to receive up to $500 in wage reimbursement per intern from the Fergus Falls Chamber? We hope you will say, "YES to the CASH!" The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce received a $40,000 “Future Ready
Doctrine of Discovery: Understanding the Legacy
The Fergus Fall s Public Library is hosting the event "Doctrine of Discovery" on Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. Join Indigenous leaders Prairie Rose Seminole and Darren Renville in exploring the Doctrine of Discovery. The Doctrine of Discovery established a religious, political, and legal justification for colonization and seizure of land not inhabited by Christians. Experience an interactive Indigenous history from first contact to present day with Prairie Rose Seminole. Discover the history and
InVision Eye Care Announces the Addition of Dr. Cody Ward
INVISION EYE CARE IS GROWING!FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFergus Falls, Minnesota – April 2024We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to InVision Eye Care: Cody Ward, OD. Dr. Ward brings a wealth of experience and a passion for patient care to our team. His expertise in medical optometry will undoubtedly enhance the quality of service we provide to our valued patients.Meet Dr. Cody Ward: A Brief IntroductionDr. Ward is originally from Fergus Falls! He earned his undergraduate degree from SDSU with majors in
Community Grant Program
The Foundation for Rural Services awards grants through the Community Grant Program up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations in our communities doing great work. These grants are an opportunity for NTCA members to amplify the ways we are supporting our communities. These grants are designed to provide support to a variety of local efforts to build and sustain a high-quality life in rural America. The grants awarded each November support a variety of projects concentrated in four major
Employees Transition To New Roles at Park Region
At Park Region, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth, development, and adaptability. We constantly strive to optimize our operations, ensuring that we deliver the best possible service to you. We are excited to announce some significant changes within our organization that will not only enhance our efficiency but also enrich our service offerings. As part of our ongoing evolution, we celebrated Lew Obright's retirement from our engineering department after 37 years of service. His dedication
City of Fergus Falls Summer Recreation Brochure Available Online - Registration Opens April 1
The Summer 2024 Recreation brochure from the City of Fergus Falls is now available online! Follow the link HERE. The guide is full of things for kids (and adults) to do all summer long. From sports, Kids Kamp and information about community partners - you'll find it all in one spot. Registration opens at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 1 and will be online only. The link will be added to the home page of the city's website and shared on the Facebook page. Please note we are also still hiring for summer workers
A Bookish Celebration 2023 – Wrapping up the Year
As 2023 comes to a close, the Fergus Falls Public Library staff invite you to “A Bookish Celebration 2023.” Join friends and neighbors for a cozy night of book recommendations, literary prizes, free book giveaways, refreshments and more. Wondering what to read next? There are no shortages of web sites, spokespeople, and news stories to suggest a great reading list. Now, the Fergus Falls Public Library offers an option closer to home! Library staff will share a lightning round of 40 book recommendations in