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Build your life with FAIM

Tri-CAP’s Family Assets for Independence in MN (FAIM) Do you have dreams but don’t have the finances to make them happen? FAIM is an asset building program (3:1 match) with the potential to receive $16,000 to support a purchase of a vehicle, homeownership, small business development or higher education costs.

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Tri-CAP’s New Branding Launch

Tri-CAP’s New Branding Launch We’re excited to share our new brand identity at Tri-CAP, marking a major milestone in our journey. This refresh captures the vibrancy and resilience of our community, inspired by the energy of those we serve. “Our brand should be bright and vibrant, just like the people

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Tri-CAP Receives Otto Bremer Trust Grant for $55,000

Tri-County Action Program Inc. (Tri-CAP) is pleased to announce they have received a $55,000 grant from Otto Bremer Trust. These funds will help support the Tax Program that Tri-CAP administers at many sites. Tri-CAP’s mission is to expand opportunities for the economic and social well-being of our residents and our

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“Legend of the Old Crowe”

I have always appreciated a good tale. My Dad and Grandpa could readily spin an impromptu yarn, a dubious talent spawned by their Swedish heritage. The Vikings of old were fond of their legends and Nordic sagas. Notations on their nautical maps even ended with, “beyond this point there be

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Take A Look At Your Home

Tri-CAP’s energy advisor program seeks to improve your homes heating and electrical burden. With a little information, you can look for some of the same signs that an energy advisor looks for. In only about five minutes, you can make many valuable observations. First, be advised that the two biggest

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Wistful Time

Have you ever witnessed an older person sitting in a chair and staring out a window? Sometimes they remain there, unmoving, seemingly for hours. Whatever could be happening? When I was ten, we lived by a small lake surrounded by wooded hills and about a dozen homes. The pond was

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Moving Day

Once again I move. Things will look different, be different. The landscape and the people will change. Life will change. I will miss the old and hope the new is a great adventure. One thing for sure, with rare exception, all of us will re-locate in our lifetime. I have

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The Flow

Have you ever experienced the sensation of being in the flow of things, in tune with life, in perfect harmony with the state of affairs? For many who revere the fall season, it may be possible to attain such a blissful state. Check out the essential components . . .

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