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Faith in Action volunteer driven to help others
Faith in Action for Cass County celebrates its 20th anniversary by highlighting those who volunteer with the Hackensack-based nonprofit. 8:00 am, May 14, 2021 ×
Don Hoppe, a longtime Faith in Action for Cass County volunteer and board member, receives a $20 gas card from Executive Director Theresa Eclov to thank him for his services to Cass County residents. Submitted photo
Volunteers do make a difference.
Don Hoppe believes that so much he joined Faith in Action for Cass County as a board member a year after he started volunteering in January of 2017 with the Hackensack-based nonprofit.
Sheriff s Corner: Training is available for youth Watercraft Operator’s Permit
Residents 12 to 17 years old are required to have a permit to operate a boat in Minnesota.
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Tom Burch | Cass County Sheriff | 8:00 am, May 12, 2021 ×
Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch
For many years, our Boat and Water Safety Division deputies have partnered with local school districts and civic organizations to teach youth boat and water safety courses. We have partnered with our local school districts to teach the course in the classroom setting and on the water for a practical exercise in the boat. We don’t know the number of youth that have been through our training programs, but it is in the thousands. This training has proven to be effective while certifying the youth with their Boater Education Card, which allows for legal operation. Last year, due to COVID restrictions, we were not able to teach in the classroom. This was the first year we missed in many ye