Lake Country Power's Board of Directors has named Greg Randa general manager of the 43,000 member rural electric cooperative. The veteran cooperative manager will be charged with the responsibility to lead the non-profit utility on its course to improve service and reliability for members in northern Minnesota.

“Greg is an experienced general manager and he has been a valuable contributor to the electric cooperative through the years,” said Lake Country Power Board President Jack Huhta.

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Wednesday, May 16th Coates Plaza Hotel, Virginia Noon - 2 p.m.

The Northland councils of the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a fundraiser from May 9 through May 12, to raise funds for the Shriners Hospital in Minneapolis.

The Knights of Columbus will be selling freshly grilled hot dogs and brats, chips and soda for only $2.00 and $3.00 at local Super One stores.

The Shiners Hospital, which enables children to receive life-changing care at free or reduced cost for families, receives 100% of the funds raised. Local Knights of Columbus chapters have raised more than $250,000 over the past 14 years.

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization that donates funds to a number of national charitable organizations. Last year, 70 million hours of time was volunteered nationally. For more information please contact local Chair, Denny Krenner at 218-729-7804.