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Cities & Counties Invited to Apply for 2018 Innovation Funding It was a full house at the Hilltop Regional Kitchen's Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Ceremony in Eagle Bend on Nov 15, 2017. The kitchen project received Innovation Funding in …
Mortensen, Edin Join NJPA Staff Andrea Mortensen and Justin Edin have joined the staff at National Joint Powers Alliance.Mortensen filled an Administrative Specialist position in the Education Solutions department. Prior to NJPA, Mortensen had some …
LOCAL EVENTS - January 2018 See whats happening at NJPA, and throughout Region 5, for the month of JanuaryAll events held at NJPA (unless noted otherwise)DATEEVENTABOUTJan 16, 17, 18(three separate courses) Mental Health Awareness CourseThis training …
NJPA to host Mental Health Awareness Classes mid-January According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S., experiences mental illness in a given year, while 1 in 25 adults experiences a serious mental illness …
Workforce Conference Connects Education and Business The annual Building the 21st Century Workforce Conference is a chance for community members to gather, collaborate, and set goals for the central Minnesota workforce.Over 80 educators, administrators, …
NJPA's Robinson Recognized by Department of Defense Program In a small ceremony on Thursday, Robinson was presented the Patriot Award in recognition of his extraordinary support of Staff Sergeant and NJPA employee, James VoelkerLike several organizations …
No More Playing Around for Pierz By Jenny HolmesFor the past 28 years, children have flocked to the American Legion Park, one block behind the Pierz City Hall. As one of only four designated playground areas in the city, including the Pioneer Elementary …
LOCAL EVENTS - December 2017 See whats happening at NJPA, and throughout Region 5, for the month of December All events are held at NJPA (unless noted otherwise). DATEEVENTABOUTTuesday, Dec. 58:30 - 11:30 a.m. How to Run an Effective …
Wanted: Local business leaders, educators, & community members Are you a leader of a local business? Are you involved in work with area youth? NJPA needs your input Dec. 8 at its annual conference to address workforce needs in our five-county region.Local …
Developing Leadership GiANTs in Central Minnesota Melissa Hesch, Eagle View Elementary Principal (left), Chris Lindholm, Pequot Lakes Superintendent (middle), and Mike O’Neil, Pequot Lakes Middle School Principal (right) pose with their favorite GiANT …
Fighting the Flames... You can rest a little easier tonight.In the state of Minnesota, there are approximately 20,500 firefighters. Each of these firefighters is held to the highest of standards in training and professional development to ensure they …
Local Leaders Learn, Collaborate at R5 Summit Over 120 leaders from Region 5 cities, counties, and schools return to their offices this week with a better understanding of their organization's most important assets: people.“Training for the Ages: Creating …
Working with Children? Consider Nonverbal Communication STAPLES, Minn. (23 October 2017) — Working with children is one of the most rewarding and important jobs. It is also one of the most challenging as evidenced by a shortage of daycare providers and a …
LOCAL EVENTS - November 2017 All events are held at NJPA (unless noted otherwise). DATE EVENT ABOUTWednesday, Nov. 18:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Reaching & Teaching Students in PovertyThis session will equip educators …
Contract Coordination Saves Counties Time, Energy, and Resources Charitie Herbst, Regional County Contracts Coordinator, and Brad Vold, Director of Social Services in Morrison County, listen to a current social service provider as they meet to discuss a …
Area Students Reaping the Rewards of Educator Summer Trainings STAPLES, Minn. (27 September 2017) -- Thousands of students throughout Region 5 (and beyond) are benefiting from the targeted educator trainings developed by National Joint Powers …
LOCAL EVENTS - October 2017 See whats happening at NJPA and throughout Region 5 for the month of OctoberOCTOBER 2017- All events are held at NJPA (unless noted otherwise). DATEEVENTABOUTTuesday, October 10Trauma Responsive …
A Bench Suited for a Princess There are three orange Buddy Benches at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary, and one more at Bertha-Hewitt Schools. It's not just friendship and inclusion they promote, they also honor the character and bravery of 8-year-old Jane …
NJPA Invites Community to Wellness Fair Explore area services and resources to enhance physical, social, emotional, and psychological well-beingSTAPLES, Minn. (13 September 2017) -- National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) invites residents of Staples, …
Violent Intruder Response Trainings Coming to Region 5 STAPLES, Minn. (6 July 2017) -- The threat of an active shooter attack is rare but very real. As society continues to find the proper balance of safety and freedoms, it's important to prepare for …
Star Tribune Names National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) a 2017 Top Workplace STAPLES, Minn. (26 June 2017) -- National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.This is the second-consecutive …
Christmas in June for Staples Fire Department STAPLES, Minn. (22 June 2017) -- The Staples Fire Station is awash with excitement.“This is like Christmas,” said Donald Brusewitz, volunteer firefighter.Firefighters and their families, the mayor, and …
Mentorship Saves the City of Randall in Succession Planning Wendell Schultz, Randall public works employee of 31 years, mentored Patrick Kalis for five months as the city prepared for Schultz's retirement in May 2017STAPLES, Minn. (8 June 2017) -- …
Six Regional Projects to Receive $450,000 in Innovation Funding Tim Holmes, Brainerd fire chief, and John Bowen, Crow Wing County emergency management director, spoke on behalf of several emergency response departments within the county seeking funds for …
Youth Culture and Teen Killer Researcher to Speak at NJPA STAPLES, Minn. (1 June 2016) -- Phil Chalmers knows the minds and inner workings of teen killers and juvenile murderers, and he's made it his mission to use that knowledge to make our world a safer …
Area Education Projects to Receive $2.6 Million in Innovation Funding STAPLES, Minn. (22 May 2017) -- Thirteen projects that will directly benefit school districts in Region 5 are recommended to receive a collective $2.6 million in Innovation Funding …
Central Minnesota CEO Program Teaches the Business of Life STAPLES, Minn. (22 May 2017) -- As if juggling classes and preparing for graduation at the end of May isn't enough, Wadena-Deer Creek high school senior Logan Taggart is also running a small …
Art Show Reveals Area Student Talent STAPLES, Minn. (12 May 2017) -- The public now has a better understanding of what area art teachers have known all along: our students are loaded with artistic talents and abilities.Over 200 pieces large and small made …
Forty-nine Area Educators Receive Recognition STAPLES, Minn. (1 May 2017) -- National Joint Powers Alliance® Education Solutions recognizes the profound impact of educators and celebrated the work of 49 area educators from Region 5 schools …
LPGE Students Invite Peers to Go Green and "Ban the Bottle" STAPLES, Minn. (19 April 2017) -- Don't let the school colors of blue, white, and silver fool you. Students from Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Schools have gone green.Thanks to a student-driven …