Lakes Country Service Cooperative

10/21/2026

LCSC 50 Acts of Good – LCSC Director of School and Youth Engagement Staci Allmaras shares her Act of Good, bringing us to number 26!
At LCSC, our mission is to advocate for strong communities, and that strength begins at home. As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are sharing “50 Acts of Good” to showcase the incredible kindness of our staff.
Visit our 50th Anniversary webpage to learn about the many ways our team members at LCSC make an impact in the communities where they live! https://www.lcsc.org/about-us/lakes-country-celebrates-50-years

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

Today we kicked off our 5th- and 6th-grade Knowledge Bowl season! Now in its third year, the program continues to grow, with 14 schools and nearly 40 teams participating!
Students work together to test their knowledge, competing as a team in a written test and four oral rounds. The excitement was clear as students jumped into the season—for many, it was their very first Knowledge Bowl meet!

The awards today went to:
Excellence in Written Round: Morris Mulberry and Fergus Falls Fuchsia
Excellence in Math: Morris Mango
1st Place: Osakis Opal
2nd Place: Morris Mulberry
3rd Place: Osakis Olive

Here’s to a season filled with teamwork, learning, and fun!

10/19/2026

Region IV education leaders, we invite you and your school or district leadership team to the Lakes Learning Collaborative, beginning November 2, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
This opportunity provides dedicated time and support to move your current priorities forward. Whether you need to identify a focus or strengthen an existing goal, you'll review your data, develop an action plan, and collaborate with regional colleagues and the LCSC COMPASS Team.
Additional sessions are planned for February 1 and May 3, 2027. Please see the attached flyer for registration and share it with coaches, coordinators, and other staff who would benefit.
Unsure who should attend or how this connects to your work? Reach out - we're happy to think it through with you. https://lcsc.regfox.com/the-lakes-learning-collaborative

10/06/2026

The Junior High Knowledge Bowl season is underway! Fergus Falls, Hillcrest, and Parkers Prairie kicked off the first meet, bringing students together to tackle tough questions and cheer on their teammates.

This year, 115 junior high teams from 35 schools will each travel to Fergus Falls for three meets. Each meet begins with a 60-question written test, followed by 4 oral rounds with 45 questions each.

Good luck to all our teams!

10/05/2026

LCSC 50 Acts of Good – LCSC Executive Assistant Marissa Skinnemoen shares her Act of Good, bringing us to number 25!

At LCSC, our mission is to advocate for strong communities, and that strength begins at home. As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are sharing "50 Acts of Good" to showcase the incredible kindness of our staff.

Visit our 50th Anniversary webpage to learn about the many ways our team members at LCSC make an impact in the communities where they live! https://www.lcsc.org/about-us/lakes-country-celebrates-50-years

10/05/2026

💖 Happy World Teachers' Day! 🍎
Today is World Teachers' Day, and we want to give a massive shout-out to all the incredible educators who shape futures every single day.
Thank you for your passion, your dedication, and for inspiring us all to be lifelong learners. You truly are superheroes!

Tag a teacher who made a difference in your life! 👇

09/30/2026

Enjoy the September 2026 Government & Nonprofit Edition of the LCSC Communicator, which highlights news and views from our region’s members. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll find inside:

-Building Community, One Home at a Time - How West Central Community Land Trust Holds The Key To Affordable Homeownership

-Rural Minnesota CEP’s Regional Workforce Alliance and Good Jobs Employer Designation

-A Simple Question on Cooperative Purchasing Connection

-Traveling Tree House Brings a Summer of Learning, Books, and Adventure to Local Otter Tail County Communities

TO VIEW OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER! https://publuu.com/flip-book/256079/2644509

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