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Lakers raise funds for backpack program
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Lakers celebrate Thanksgiving
Before the holiday break from school, Lakeview First Graders held a Thanksgiving Parade through the school halls and commons, while the 2nd grade students made Thanksgiving themed art projects.

Event held to raise funds for Wood Lake community member
On November 18th, there was a Soup and Sandwich Benefit for Missy Torgeson at the Wood Lake Community Center.
What to expect when calling a crisis line
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, but for many, it can cause stress, anxiety and loneliness.

Ask a Trooper: Winter travel kit needs
Question: I read your recent article about winter travel safety.

Reading Corps receives Community Impact Grant
Reading Corps, an AmeriCorps program of ServeMinnesota received a community impact grant from the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) of $20,000.

Home for the Holidays
Editor’s Note: Each week in November through December, the newspaper will be featuring area businesses and organizations to support shopping and gift giving that supports our local area this holiday season.
Hunters can donate their deer
Hunters can participate in a program that allows them to donate whole deer they harvest to food shelves and feeding programs.The program, offered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, provides an excellent source of protein to people in need while helping reduce local deer populations.To participate, hunters must have their deer processed at a MDA-registered meat processing plant that has agreed to participate in the program.
Explore the outdoors this winter by hunting Minnesota small game
Hunting pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels or rabbits offers opportunities to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors as temperatures fall and snow blankets the landscape.Pheasants: Hunting season is open through Jan.
Give the gift of outdoor opportunities
For those hunting for holiday gift ideas, consider giving someone the opportunity for a lifetime of outdoor adventures with a Minnesota lifetime fishing or hunting license.