CAREER Sarah Rach-Sovich, a counselor at Central Lakes College was named president-elect of the Association of Minnesota Community and Technical College Counselors.

By Jon Tatting jon.tatting@ecm-inc.com Mayor Marlys Palmer on Nov. 2 presented a proclamation in recognition of East Central Regional Library's 50th Anniversary, which is being celebrated this month.

Angela Phillips and DeAnn Thurner, Riverwood Healthcare Center nurses, are this year's recipients of Riverwood Foundation's Michael Zilverberg Healthcare Education Scholarship.

Helen Holden Anderson was a civic activist and teacher who crammed a lot of Eden Prairie history into her 98 years.

Ilstrup Scott and Marianne Ilstrup of Elk River announce the birth of their son, Myles Scott, Monday, Oct.

The library system is looking for two residents to serve as citizen board members.

22, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced the Minnesota counties with the highest percentage of unbelted traffic deaths based on total number of vehicle occupant deaths.

Patriot Pride is a positive behavior support program that recognizes students in grade 6-12 for making good choices.

Frontpage -> Features -> Lifestyles -> Lakes and Pines Holds Annual Meeting The Board of Directors of Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources discovered spiny water fleas in Lake Mille Lacs last week; however, the effects of the invasive species on lake ecosystems are largely unknown.

AITKIN - Another invasive species has been found in Lake Mille Lacs, one of Minnesota's most popular walleye fisheries.

Years after one little girl was denied her wish of a train set, she has helped found a club that's passion is model trains.

Anderson joins Brainerd Lakes Health Dr. Harvey Anderson, family practice, joined Brainerd Lakes Health.

Iron Range Resources 8/21/2009 A $1 million Iron Range Resources Wage Subsidy Program which assists businesses headquartered within the Taconite Assistance Area in hiring new employees is now available through the Workforce Centers in Northeast Minnesota.

ROCHESTER -- Eugene Leo Paulsen, 75, of Rochester, Minn., formerly of Aitkin, Minn., passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.