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Ellendale hosts forum on human trafficking in rural Minnesota
Minnesota is one of the nation’s 13 largest centers for the prostitution of children. These children are sex trafficking victims. When you know the truth, you can make the difference.
Traffickers lure victims into exploitative situations by preying on their hopes to improve their lives and the lives of their families. They often promise a chance for a better life – a good job, a loving relationship, or new and exciting opportunities. In other cases, traffickers kidnap victims and use physical and psychological violence to control them, forcing them into labor or sexual exploitation.
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Still time to enter weight-loss contest
For those who don’t have the Internet in their home or haven’t heard about it yet, there’s good news. There’s still time to enter the 2014 New Richland Farm and City Days Biggest Loser Contest. As of the first weigh-in last Thursday, there were 22 people signed up. “If people are still interested they can message us on the New Richland Biggest Loser page on Facebook, or call me at 507-383-2070,” said event organizer Christina Schmidt. Cost to enter is $5, which goes toward prizes for the top three men and women. The next weigh-ins are May 8, June 12 and July 10 (the final weigh-in) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at NR Fitness Center. Winners will be announced Friday during Farm and City Days. Check out New Richland Biggest Loser on Facebook, a closed page for people participating to encourage each other, share recipes and use as motivation.
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Waseca Soil and Water Conservation District, a local unit of government, has an open position for a supervisor. This is an appointed position until the next general election is held in November, 2014.
This is an opportunity for a citizen interested in natural resource conservation and improvement of our water quality to make a difference in our community’s future.
The SWCD is governed by five locally elected supervisors who hold monthly public meetings.
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Releasing debut solo album, Gavin Berg to perform in NR
HOME AGAIN — Gavin Berg is coming home to Trinity Lutheran Church for a concert Saturday, April 12.
Gavin Berg is coming home — again.
The NRHEG High School graduate will present a “Coming Home Concert” Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland.
Berg is releasing his debut solo piano album, “Inspire.”
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The Waseca County Historical Society's Spring Luncheon-Lecture Series is proud to present writer Elizabeth Dorsey Hatle, author of "The KKK in Minnesota" on Thursday, April 24, from noon to 1 p.m.
We all know about "Minnesota Nice," so what were the roots of the organization known as the Ku Klux Klan, and how did it happen in Minnesota? In addition to the speech and books, there will be an original KKK hood on display.
The back cover of the book explains: