King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The campaign for a federal holiday in King’s honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and

Congratulations to the St. Cloud Area Project Homeless Connect Team who was recently notified that the 2013 Project Homeless Connect was selected as the recipient of this years’ “Spirit of Caring” award through the CentraCare Health Foundation. CentraCare Health Foundation recognizes the strength and momentum that can grow when individuals

Joe Gibbons was recently elected to the Tri-CAP Board of Directors representing Benton County low income. Joe has previously owned Marketing Unlimited, a marketing and public relations agency in the twin cities for twenty years. After retiring in 1999 he and his wife Peggy moved to Rice. Joe is the

Lori Raiber has been named Executive Director of Tri-CAP. She has a wide range of experience in the non-profit and government sectors of Human Services. Most recently, Lori served as the Human Services Supervisor for Stearns County in the Gateway Services Division. Prior to the working for Stearns County, Lori

Bremer will match dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 for donations to Second Harvest Heartland that are made at any Bremer Bank location or online at Bremer.com. Additionally, if you view the “Step Up!” video, an additional donation will be made up to $15,000. This video was created with the help of

My recommendation is to be honest. Tell the interviewer that yes you have a felony conviction, were evicted, or whatever, but shed some positive light on the negative fact. Let the interviewer know that the felony conviction was 9 years ago and you were with some friends and made a

The holidays bring about a time of thanks and giving. While so many are fortunate enough to have a home, food on their tables, and warmth, there are many more that go without.