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Root films short movie in Kimball, learns business
Kimball is on its way to fame since Stephen Root shot a movie here in January. Root, a 1999 graduate of Kimball Area High School, chose Kimball for the location of his short film entitled, “Muffled.” He is studying film at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and this is junior project. Root had…
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IRS Web site offers variety of services
Need a tax form in a hurry? Have a question about itemized deductions? Easy access to tax information is possible at www.irs.gov, one of the most frequently visited Web sites in the world. According to the Minnesota Society of CPAs, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Web site offers both individuals and small businesses a full…
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Find answers to questions about cardiac medications
Dennis O’Brien, R.Ph. for the Buffalo Hospital, will present information about cardiac medications at 7 p.m. Monday, March 15. A question and answer session will take place following a short presentation. Attendees are encouraged to bring a list of the medications they take, so answers can be tailored to their needs. Things to think about…
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Kingston Lions to hold benefit to help Ramthun family
The Kingston Lions Club is holding a benefit for Jarrit Ramthun Saturday, March 13. Ramthun has been diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, and the breakfast will help his family pay for medical expenses. Ramthun went to the doctor for kidney stones in October; doctors discovered a tumor on his lower back. Ramthun went…
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Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood comes alive at the Kimball Public Library
The “New Friends, New Neighbors” program drew a crowd of area kids to the Kimball library Saturday morning, Feb. 28. The program was funded by a mini-grant to bring “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” to Kimball, if only for a morning. Stories and poems were read, crafts projects completed, and book bags and buttons were distributed to…
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Watch for school buses and children
Q: I drive a school bus and am concerned about the safety of the kids who ride on my bus. Could you remind drivers what is required when my school bus lights are flashing? A: As a parent of children who ride the school bus I would be more than happy to. The purpose of…
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An invitation to protect your community
Stearns County will offer training for individuals who wish to help protect this community in the event of a natural disaster or terrorism. Training will involve a commitment to attend two 2 1/2-hour sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., in St. Cloud, for a total of eight sessions. Based on a model created by…
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Join Operation Share A Blessing
Operation Share A Blessing is a community partnership of people, businesses, organizations and ministries in support of families of deployed military personnel. Many families living in the greater St. Cloud area are affected by long-term deployments and are in need of your assistance and support. There will be two informational meetings about this effort Tuesday,…
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“The Passion of the Christ” discussion
If you have seen the movie, “The Passion of the Christ,” it may have left you with questions and emotions that you would like to discuss. Here is your chance to meet with friends and neighbors in an informal setting to talk about the impact of this movie. Come to St. John’s Lutheran Church at…
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County zoning seeks feedback
There are a total of 2,600 livestock operations and more than 400,000 acres of prime farmland in Stearns County. Preserving the county’s farmland while incorporating rural residential development is the focus of a summit to take place Monday, March 15, in Freeport. The Stearns County Agriculture and Rural Residential Planning and Zoning Summit will plan…
