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2 Timothy 3:2-5 “For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! Have you noticed how our society has changed over the last thirty or so years? Assuming one is old enough to remember from 1990 and before, this question may create a curiosity within us and cause us to ask why and how.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Minnesota Chapter is set to host a free twopart special educational program for northern Minnesota residents newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Education and support at this key stage empowers people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to make the best choices possible for their treatment moving forward. The APDA Parkinson’s Good Start Program is taking place on Wednesday, October 12, and Wednesday, October 19, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Individuals are encouraged to participate on both dates to benefit from the entire program. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required.

CHASKA, Minn.–Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) was recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company at a proclamation event Sept. 15 in Chaska for its efforts in supporting military veterans and service members.“Tokyo Electron Limited joins Minnesota companies from across the state that have received Yellow Ribbon designation,” said Army Brig. Gen. Stefanie Horvath, Minnesota National Guard representative.“ They have made a commitment to actively implement measures that support our service membersand their families.Weare gratefulfor their dedication.”“Our support for these individuals is both the right thing to do as part of our TEL FOR GOOD volunteerism program and beneficial to our business in the form of employing high-quality team members with military backgrounds,” said Mark Dougherty, TEL President and general manager.Through its community and corporate partnerships, the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, known as BTYR, program’s community network provides veterans, service members, and their families in all branches a wide range of support, including deployment readiness, family assistance and resources, youth programs, and more.BTYR and the Minnesota National Guard value these partnerships as they are key to the military community’s well-being and service members’ ability to complete their mission. They also highlight the skills and experiences veterans andservice members bring to any organization. “We believe that connecting with the veteran workforce can help us with a talent challenge in our industry,” said Larry Smith, veteran and TEL U.S. chairman of the board. “We feel a veteran brings great attributes, leadership, discipline, and teamwork to our company.”TEL is the 84th company to receive this recognition.

SAINT PAUL — Voting season is just around the corner in Minnesota and now is the time to get registered. Using mnvotes.gov, Minnesotans can register to vote, check their registration, and update their registration on their computer or smartphone. Early voting will begin on September 23. Minnesota registered voters can request an absentee ballot to vote from home at mnvotes. gov or vote early with an absentee ballot at a local election office.