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Community Action Network celebrates 60 years of service
May 1, 2024—2024 marks the 60th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors, making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive. This year, KOOTASCA Community Action, a proud member of the Community Action Network, will also commemorate 59 years helping families throughout Itasca and Koochiching Counties. “Each May, during Community Action Month,...
Minnesota DNR warns of extreme fire risk in northeast Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. — The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning on Tuesday, indicating that northeast Minnesotans are under extreme fire risk until 9 p.m. Affected counties include Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis. On Monday, 13 southwestern counties were placed under a Red Flag Warning for extreme fire risk, as dry and windy conditions are prevalent statewide.
High winds, low humidity pose ‘high’ fire risk Tuesday
With low humidity levels and expected 45 mph wind gusts across northeastern Minnesota later this afternoon, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Red Flag Warning due to extreme fire risk conditions. The Red Flag Warning is in effect today, Tuesday, April 16, until 9 p.m., and...
Red Flag Warning issued in northeast Minnesota for extreme fire risk
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in northeast Minnesota effective immediately through 9:00 p.m. due to extreme fire risk conditions. Affected counties include Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis. A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and easily progress out of control under the current weather conditions, including strong winds gusts and low relative humidity. Residents should not burn in...
Kootasca Community Action building resilience with $400,000 Blandin Foundation grant
Key Points: KOOTASCA supports vital community needs, including affordable housing, early childhood education, community engagement and poverty reduction. The combined service area of Itasca and Koochiching counties experiences higher rates of poverty and food insecurity and lower median household incomes than the state average. Nearly 39% have incomes under $35,000/year, nearly double the state average of 20% in this category. ...
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