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National Night Out - August 6
National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 6th in Fergus Falls. We invite everyone to join in hosting a block party – or attending one this summer. “Our objective is to be inclusive and allow our citizens an opportunity to engage in conversation with not only their neighbors but also with members from the Fergus Falls Police Department and Fergus Falls Fire Department” said Lieutenant Connor West, Fergus Falls Police Department. “The interest in block parties has grown steadily since the first one
Book Talk - Wilhelm's Way, the Chemist Who Saved the Manhattan Project
Most people know World War II ended when the United States used atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, resulting in Japan’s surrender. What is less known is how a scientist in Iowa discovered a way to create uranium, a necessary but scare radioactive element used to build the bombs in the Manhattan Project. Author Teresa Wilhelm Waldof shares the story of Dr. Harley Wilhelm, and how his “keen analytical mind and problem-solving skills helped end World War II.” Waldof presents an enlightening talk about
Native Plantings - June Yard of the Month Selected
Now that June is passed, lawns and gardens are flourishing. The city’s Natural Resources Advisory Committee selected its Yard of the Month based on native landscaping. The June honoree is that of Constance Adams, 1307 Hillcrest Court. In her Native Planting Landscape Plan for 2024 Adams lists more than 20 plant species among her five native gardens. Her objective is to provide habitat for Monarch Butterflies. “One day in 2022 I counted 70 Monarch’s at a time,” said Adams. Last year that was down
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Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You Have to Do Is Ask Acrobat’s Generative AI Document & PDF Tool
Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features: Data Extraction: Extracting data from documents is crucial for tasks like compiling financial reports and analyzing market trends. The AI
Community Grant Program
The Foundation for Rural Services awards grants through the Community Grant Program up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations in our communities doing great work. These grants are an opportunity for NTCA members to amplify the ways we are supporting our communities. These grants are designed to provide support to a variety of local efforts to build and sustain a high-quality life in rural America. The grants awarded each November support a variety of projects concentrated in four major
A Bookish Celebration 2023 – Wrapping up the Year
As 2023 comes to a close, the Fergus Falls Public Library staff invite you to “A Bookish Celebration 2023.” Join friends and neighbors for a cozy night of book recommendations, literary prizes, free book giveaways, refreshments and more. Wondering what to read next? There are no shortages of web sites, spokespeople, and news stories to suggest a great reading list. Now, the Fergus Falls Public Library offers an option closer to home! Library staff will share a lightning round of 40 book recommendations in