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Local student graduates from St. Olaf College
NORTHFIELD, Minn. (August 6, 2025) - The following local students are named Class of 2025 graduates from St. Olaf College. To graduate, students must have completed the equivalent of 35 credits through a combination of full-credit and fractional-credit courses.
Secretary Simon Concludes Term as President of the National Association of Secretaries of State
BILOXI, MS – On August 7, 2025, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon concluded his one-year term as the President of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). Founded in 1904, NASS is the nation’s oldest nonpartisan professional organization for public officials. Membership is open to the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. Territories.
August is “Make-a-Will Month”
by Jack Furlong, CFP®, APMA, BFA, Ameriprise Financial and UWNEMN Board Member
Volunteers in Education Heads Back to School in September!
VinE, also known as Volunteers in Education, has been serving students in Northeast Minnesota since its founding in 2008. The organization’s core mission is to engage the community in educating its students, supporting their growth, and preparing them for productive citizenship. VinE currently serves schools within the St. Louis County, Mt. Iron-Buhl, and Rock Ridge Public School Districts and is excited to work with students again during the 2025-2026 school year.
Police Pursuit – Cook Area
On Saturday, August 2nd at approximately 0745 hours, St. Louis County Deputies received a report of a check welfare for a male passed out in the driver’s seat of a vehicle parked near the railroad tracks on Johnson Rd east of Hwy 53 in the City of Cook. The male woke up and sped off while Cook Ambulance arrived on scene. 911 Dispatch received further reports of the vehicle driving recklessly afterwards.
Second Harvest Northland Extends Nourish the Northland Capital Campaign Matching Gift Opportunity Through December 31, 2025
$713,405 Available to Match Individual, Corporate, and Volunteer Gifts
Transitioning to EV Fleets: Best Practices & Decision Tool
Webinar: Tuesday, August 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Steve Solkela and The Road Kill Boys Perform at the LVCC
On Saturday, August 16 at 6:30 pm, the very talented Steve Solkela will return to St. Mary’s Hall for an entertaining program called, “Steve Solkela and the Road Kill Boys.” Solkela is an accomplished musician, comedian, stuntman, opera singer, actor, and composer known for his non-sensical sense of humor, creative mind, and unpredictable musical combinations.