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Toys for Town: From ‘desperate’ to deluge
When Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist said two weeks ago he was desperate for toys for the 2012 Toys for Town drive, he had no idea the overwhelming response he would get.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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When Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist said two weeks ago he was desperate for toys for the 2012 Toys for Town drive, he had no idea the overwhelming response he would get.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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‘Desperate’ time for Toys for Town drive
Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist has a bone to pick with Mother Nature. Sure, Mother Nature has given us some unseasonably warm temperatures, and sure, those warm temperatures are shortening Minnesota’s long winter season. But he believes those same warm temperatures are having a huge effect on Farmington’s Toys for Town toy collection.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist has a bone to pick with Mother Nature. Sure, Mother Nature has given us some unseasonably warm temperatures, and sure, those warm temperatures are shortening Minnesota’s long winter season. But he believes those same warm temperatures are having a huge effect on Farmington’s Toys for Town toy collection.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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NTES students collect gifts for Toys for Town
’Tis the season for giving, and that was certainly not lost on North Trail Elementary School students. In just two weeks, the students at North Trail donated 401 toys for Farmington’s Toys for Town drive. Last week alone, they brought in more than 1,600 food items for the Farmington Food Shelf.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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’Tis the season for giving, and that was certainly not lost on North Trail Elementary School students. In just two weeks, the students at North Trail donated 401 toys for Farmington’s Toys for Town drive. Last week alone, they brought in more than 1,600 food items for the Farmington Food Shelf.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Another busy year for Farmington’s Toys for Town drive
With Black Friday coming up at the end of the week, Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist hopes local shoppers will add one extra gift to their shopping lists: a gift to donate to Toys for Town.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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With Black Friday coming up at the end of the week, Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist hopes local shoppers will add one extra gift to their shopping lists: a gift to donate to Toys for Town.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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North Trail Elementary School Giving Tree stands tall
North Trail Elementary School students and staff are getting that holiday giving spirit, and just in time, too. From now through Friday, Dec. 14, North Trail Elementary will collect gifts of toys for Farmington’s Toys for Town gift drive through its new project, the Giving Tree. Set up in the school lobby, the tree serves as the drop-off point for any toys students or staff would like to donate.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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North Trail Elementary School students and staff are getting that holiday giving spirit, and just in time, too. From now through Friday, Dec. 14, North Trail Elementary will collect gifts of toys for Farmington’s Toys for Town gift drive through its new project, the Giving Tree. Set up in the school lobby, the tree serves as the drop-off point for any toys students or staff would like to donate.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Editorial: Farmington came through with toys
Just a few weeks ago, police chief Brian Lindquist was in a difficult situation. He expected a big demand for this year’s Toys for Town drive, and with the collection period moving quickly toward its end, donations had been slow to come in. There appeared to be a very real possibility the department’s efforts would fall short for the first time in memory.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Just a few weeks ago, police chief Brian Lindquist was in a difficult situation. He expected a big demand for this year’s Toys for Town drive, and with the collection period moving quickly toward its end, donations had been slow to come in. There appeared to be a very real possibility the department’s efforts would fall short for the first time in memory.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Letter to the editor: Kudos to police department
Writers say thank you for the Farmington Police Department's Citizens Police Academy experience.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Writers say thank you for the Farmington Police Department's Citizens Police Academy experience.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Kline honored several Farmington groups with "Star of the North" ceremony
Minnesota Congressman John Kline honored Farmington residents with Congressional Certificates of Special Recognition at the seventh annual “Star of the North” ceremony Monday at Kenwood Middle School in Lakeville. More than 400 people were in attendance for the ceremony.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Minnesota Congressman John Kline honored Farmington residents with Congressional Certificates of Special Recognition at the seventh annual “Star of the North” ceremony Monday at Kenwood Middle School in Lakeville. More than 400 people were in attendance for the ceremony.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington’s Dazzle Day holiday party is Saturday
The holidays are a time for people to come together, enjoy one another’s company, and make memories. That’s not lost on the Farmington Business Association. In fact, the FBA is sponsoring its annual Dazzle Day event this weekend to do just that – bring folks together and make some memories. And they can do it at businesses all around Farmington on Saturday.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The holidays are a time for people to come together, enjoy one another’s company, and make memories. That’s not lost on the Farmington Business Association. In fact, the FBA is sponsoring its annual Dazzle Day event this weekend to do just that – bring folks together and make some memories. And they can do it at businesses all around Farmington on Saturday.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington’s Knights of Columbus pancake breakfasts raise money and build community
When you’re cooking for a few hundred people, you tend to work in large quantities. You beat eggs by the dozen, store French toast batter in gallon milk jugs, and warm syrup in coffee urns.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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When you’re cooking for a few hundred people, you tend to work in large quantities. You beat eggs by the dozen, store French toast batter in gallon milk jugs, and warm syrup in coffee urns.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Q and A: Miss Farmington has high hopes for her year in the crown
Recently-crowned Miss Farmington Alexis Preese said she looks forward to the opportunity to represent Farmington at events around the state.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Recently-crowned Miss Farmington Alexis Preese said she looks forward to the opportunity to represent Farmington at events around the state.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Organized for Farmington: December news and notes
Check out what the civic organizations in Farmington are up to this month, with the Farmington Independent's Organization Page.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Check out what the civic organizations in Farmington are up to this month, with the Farmington Independent's Organization Page.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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