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DECEMBER 2021
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LITTLE FREE SLED LIBRARY
The Halstad Community Club has set up a free sled library at Creamery Hill (240th Avenue and County Highway 51) on the west side of Halstad, north of Highway 200.  
Use a sled, and put it back when you are done.  

Energy Assistance Program

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay for home heating and water costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.
  • The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a federally funded program
  • Grants are paid directly to your energy provider, or utility company, for your bill.
  • Grants range from $300 - $2,000
  • Grants are available to renters and homeowners.
  • Grants are based on energy cost, household size, and income.
  • Grants may be given to households with income at or below 60 percent of the state media income.

How can the Energy Assistance Program help?

  • Payment of energy bills.
  • Payment of water/wastewater bills.
  • Help with utility disconnection or fuel deliveries.
  • Education on efficient and safe use of energy.
  • Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers.
  • Repair or replacement of homeowners' broken heating systems.

How do I apply?

Applications for the 2021-2022 heating season are now available

Please note: Applications must be submitted through your EAP provider.

STEP 1Find your EAP provider (for help call 1-800-657-3710)
STEP 2. Contact your EAP provider and request an application
OR
Download a PDF application
OR
Request an application by mail by calling the number below.
STEP 3. Return your completed application to your EAP provider.
 


Norman County EAP Provider: 
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Crookston, MN 
218-281-9080 or 1-866-264-3729
Learn More

 

In observance of upcoming holidays,
the Halstad Municipal Utilities office will be closed on
December 24th and December 31st.


Contact Halstad Municipal Utilities at 218-456-2128
with questions or emergency calls.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
SANTA DAY AND OTHER FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS

Where:               Halstad Community Center (Halstad LRC)
                           580 2nd Ave West, Halstad, MN
 
When:                December 11th, 2021

 

        8 am – 10 am         
Santa Visit
Lion’s Club Breakfast
Kids Activities         

 
2 pm – 4 pm
 

Music and Bring Your Own Board Games or Puzzles
 
3 pm – 4:30 pm
Make and Take Door Swags- $25.00 Each-
Laughing Earth Gardens
(To sign up, contact Terri.Trygg@Halstad.com)

 
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Hayrides, Caroling Around Town & Tree Lighting 
 
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Spaghetti Dinner
 
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
$1 per Card Bingo and Cash Bar
Sponsored by Halstad Fire Department

 
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Game Night -
Prizes Donated by Local Businesses and Residents

 
8:00 pm -
Music and Cash Bar
 

 NOTE: ALL EVENTS ARE FREE WILL EVENTS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Day of Giving is sponsored by Halstad Lions Club, Halstad Community Club, and the Western Norman Community Fund. 
 
Please consider a Tax Deductible donation to the Western Norman Community Fund, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation(NMF), a public 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, working with the Western Norman Community Fund to promote investment, collaboration, and philanthropy in the Halstad, Hendrum, Perley and Shelly communities.
TRUTH IN TAXATION MEETING
The Truth in Taxation meeting for the City of Halstad is scheduled for Monday, December 13, 2021at 6:00 pm at the Halstad Telephone Company Meeting Room, located at 345 2nd Ave W, Halstad, MN.
FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND RAISING EVENTS
The Halstad Fire Department will be hosting two Minnesota Vikings Football watch parties on the big screen at the Halstad Community Center (LRC). 
 
Starting at 6:00 pm
on
      Thursday, December 9th   - Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Monday, December 20th   - Vikings vs. Chicago Bears

Come out for Stadium Food:
Wings--Corn Dogs--Popcorn--Beverages
and the Halstad Fire Department will have the Bar Open.

All proceeds will go toward paying unexpected costs of the replacement Fire Truck that had to be purchased in June.
If you are unable to attend the fundraisers any donation is greatly appreciated.  Donations may be mailed to:
Halstad Fire Department, 405 2nd Ave W, Halstad, MN 56548
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