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Community Connect – the event designed as a one-stop-shop providing a variety of free services for people experiencing homelessness or economic hardship – is coming to Mountain Iron. The next…

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Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween! Scenic Rivers Health Services in Tower will host a Trick-or-Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 3–6 p.m. Kids of all ages can enjoy free candy and explore a real ambulance and fire truck up close. Families are encouraged to dress in costumes and join in the fun for a safe and festive celebration. In addition to treats, there will be opportunities to take photos with the emergency vehicles and enjoy a fun community atmosphere. Don’t miss this exciting way to celebrate Halloween with friends and neighbors!

Addiction impacts entire families. If you’ve felt powerless watching a loved one battle alcohol, opioids, or other high-risk behaviors, help and hope are closer than you think.

Monetary donations may be mailed to the Cook Food Shelf at: P.O. Box 633, Cook, MN 55723. Non-perishable food donations may be left at area churches, plus State Farm and Zup’s Food Market in Cook. For more information, call 666-2715.

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District 5

by Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State Patrol

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