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Baccalaureate Service
Join Willow River Class of 2008 for their Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the High School. |
A Spring Fling
A spring fling at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Moose Lake. Come on Saturday, May 17 from 9-11 a.m. for outdoor plants, baked goods, books, White Elephant Sale. Muffins and Coffee served. |
Pancake Breakfast
Yard Sale, Bake Sale, & Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Moose Lake United Methodist Church. Adults $4, Children $2, children under 6 free. Family (4+) $11
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Join Hands Day
Join Hands Project Day on May 17th at 9:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Barnum. All Welcome. Questions call 389-6528.
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Peterson Westerberg Legion
Peterson Westerberg American Legion and Auxiliary post 415 will meet on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Barnum Community Center in preparation of Memorial Day Services.
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Clothing Drive
The Disabled American Veterans has a clothing drive drop off every Monday from 9 - noon at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Barnum or anytime at TJ's Mahtowa. Any clean clothing, curtains, or bed linens can be used. Large quantity home pick ups may be arranged by calling Paul at (218) 389-6068. |
Blood Drive
The American Red Cross blood drive will have drives on May 19 at Barnum High School from 10 am - 3 pm and May 20 Grand Casino in Hinckley from 10 am - 3 pm. Call 1-800-448-3543 or visit givebloodgivelife.org to make an appointment or for more information.
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Spring Wildflower Hike
Jay Cooke State Park is offering a free Spring Wildflower Hike on Saturday, May 17, 1-2:30 p.m. Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center. Vehicle Permit required. Permit can be purchased upon arrival.
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Pedersen Maunula Meeting
The Pedersen Maunula American Legion and Auxiliary Moose Lake will meet Monday, May 19 at Moose Lake Community Center. Potluck at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.
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Retiree Lunch
The Moose Lake State Hospital retirees and former employees will meet at Gampers Wednesday, May 21 at 1 p.m. for lunch. |
T.O.P.S Meeting
TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) free informational meeting. May 20, 5:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Moose Lake. You are invited and bring a friend.
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Art-in-the-park
Applications are available for the Moose Lake Art-in-the-park by calling 485-4594. The festival is July 19th in the city park. $25 will get the artist a 10x10 spot. All items must be hand made by the seller.
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Evergreen P.A.C Meetings
The next 3 meetings of the Evergreen PAC ATV Club will be held at Denham Run Bar & Grill on Thursday, May 1; Thursday, June 5; and Thursday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come. New members & guests are invited to attend. email
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or visit www.evergreen-pac-atvclub.com
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Spring Fever Days
Spring Fever Days are June 12-15! Mark your calenders for the second weekend in June to participate in the Barnum Spring Fever Days. If you are building a float or participating in the parade this years theme is "Lets Celebrate Minnesota's Birthday 150!" Float chairperson is Tasha Haley. Crafters and vendors are asked to join in our celebration. Any questions call 389-6946 or 389-6246.
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Moose Lake holds annual prom with a "Masquerade Ball" party |
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Crowned royalty for the evening were: Queen Amanda Staebler and King Brad Novy. The Moose Lake High School Prom and post-prom celebration was held last Saturday and the festivities ended Sunday morning at 5:30 a.m. Approximately 91 students attended prom and 101 attended the post-prom event.
Teens danced the night away in the school’s cafeteria that was lavishly decorated by the junior class. “Masquerade Ball” was the chosen theme for the evening.
Teens received a great deal for their money at the post-prom celebration with a night of music, food, fun, games, free stuff and entertainment. Pictured are some of the participants standing in front of the inflatable Iron Man Obstacle Course.
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Sturgeon Lake imposes a moratorium on any new development |
 On a motion from Warren Peters with a second by Gordy Jacobson, the Sturgeon Lake City Council approved a resolution placing a six-month moratorium on the subdivision and platting of land within the city limits. The resolution was approved in a roll call unanimous vote at the April 29 regular meeting and is a precursor to the city growth that is expected following the newly constructed water distribution system and a nearly completed sanitary sewer collection system.
With council concerns for public health and living conditions that are impacted by the subdivision of land, the resolution expresses that "a moratorium will protect the planning process, the environmental and public health and safety, as well as the economic interest and the welfare of its citizens."
During the six-month moratorium, effective May 1, 2008, council is working on a new subdivision and platting ordinance to update the city's antiquated regulation. "The current ordinance has not been updated in over 35 years," said Mayor Tom Helfman.
Council also approved a resolution to adopt the Pine County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan that outlines the implementation of a strategy, including goals and objectives and an action plan, should hazards or crises threaten the county. The resolution follows the city's participation in the county's multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation planning process, as established under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, and makes Sturgeon Lake eligible to receive Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hazard mitigation assistance funds in the wake of a disaster.
Council is in the process of establishing a resolution to impose annexation fees for people who wish to incorporate their property into the city limits. With city water readily available and sewer connection just weeks away, council expects that requests for orderly annexation will become more frequent. While the city currently bears the cost of legal fees and other pertinent expenses for each request, the resolution will require each applicant to pay for those costs.
Volunteers needed for park
Gordy Jacobson, of the city's park advisory committee, is looking for volunteers to help situate playground equipment at the city park this spring. He encourages residents to join the committee and offer ideas toward developing the park.
The next city council meeting is scheduled for May 27 at 7:00 pm in city hall.
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