One easy way to purchase school supplies is to order from our Amazon Wish List and have the items shipped directly to WeCAN at 5213 Shoreline Drive, Mound, MN 55364. For many western Hennepin County families struggling with unemployment or the increasing costs of basic necessities like groceries and gas, back-to-school shopping puts significant stress on the household budget. To ease some of that stress, the Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN) is starting its annual collection of new school supplies for K-12 students next week. Items that are always in high demand include large sturdy backpacks, pocket folders, glue sticks, Fiskar brand scissors (5 and 7 inch), art sketch books, comp
The second annual Guns vs. Hoses softball game will be held Wednesday, July 19, at the WRA Park in Minnetrista, at 6:30 p.m. The Mound Fire Department will take the field against officers from the Orono and Minnetrista Police Departments. The event will be the unofficial kick-off to the Spirit of the Lakes activities which take place July 21 and 22. Admission is a donation of non-perishable food items or cash to benefit WeCAN. Prior to the 6:30 p.m. game, the annual Kiddie Parade will begin at 6 p.m. (registration at 5:30 p.m.). This family friendly event will include food, a dunk tank, Kiddie Parade and a competitive game between your favorite firemen and law enforcement officers. This comp
