Instructor: Krusemark, Grinnell & Associates, LeeAnne@KrusemarkGrinnell.com Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions). You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos Learn to make Swedish meatballs with rich cream sauce and homemade Spaetzle (egg noodles) from scratch. A comforting, holiday-ready meal that’s fun and flavorful, satisfying, and surprisingly easier to make than you think! Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting.A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping andpreparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDFpacket to be received by participants after the class.

Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos Learn to make sweet Czech and savory Texas-style kolache from scratch using two brioche-style doughs. Create fruit-filled or sweetened cheese-filled pastries with crumble topping and savory gourmet sausage-cheese rolls, plush a simple honey mustard sauce. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or anytime baking.Equipment Needs: Stand mixer with dough hook is highly recommended if you would like to make both types of kolache.Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting.A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation.The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received byparticipants after the class.

Instructor: LeeAnne Krusemark Hey, Teen! What's the fastest way to make money as a teenager? The answer is a side hustle. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait till you're over a certain age to earn $$ with side hustles that can easily fit into your teen life — between all the classes, chill sessions, and extracurricular activities. And, most of these side hustles don’t require you to study more, won’t interfere with your social life, and can help you hit any financial goal — maybe even get that car! You’ll leave class loaded with information about how to fill out any legal forms to get the business started, and details about 50 profitable side hustle ideas to get you going fast. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructors include a guest teen entrepreneur, and a longtime instructor. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. Ages 12-20

Instructor: Krusemark, Grinnell & Associates, LeeAnne@KrusemarkGrinnell.comThink you need millions of followers to cash in on social media? Think again. In this power-packed session, teens will discover how to turn their social media savvy into real money—no fame required. Learn insider strategies for building authentic engagement, creating content that sells, and tapping into brand partnerships and side hustles that fit your style and schedule. Whether you’re dreaming of your first paycheck or a side income, this class gives you the tools to start earning NOW, using the platforms you already love. Get ready to unlock your social media potential and make money on your terms! You’ll get awesome handouts to keep and use later—all included in the class fee. Your instructor, LeeAnne Krusemark, is a total pro: she’s led a Chamber of Commerce, writes and edits books, and teaches publishing classes across the country (yep, even at Harvard Adult Ed!). We’ll send you all the login info the day before, so you’re ready to jump right in.Ages 12-20

Instructor: Krusemark, Grinnell & Associates, LeeAnne@KrusemarkGrinnell.comLove animals and want to earn extra cash? Turn your passion for pets into a thriving side gig! This fun, interactive class is perfect for teens who dream of walking dogs, feeding fish, or caring for cuddly cats while making money. You’ll learn the basics of pet care, how to build trust with pet owners, set your rates, promote your services, and handle tricky situations like nervous pets. You’ll get cool handouts to keep and use anytime—no extra cost. The class is led by longtime teacher, and a young pro who started pet sitting at 13 and knows the hustle inside and out. We’ll send the webinar login info the day before, so you’re all set to join in! Ages 12-20

Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos Learn to make tender multi-cooker carnitas during this live chef-led interactive cook-along experience. Participants will also prepare flour and corn tortillas from scratch along with quick-pickled red onions. A hands-on cook-along designed for all skill levels.Equipment Needs: Electric Multi-cooker (any brand), non-stick pan, stand-mixer with paddle & dough hook attachments (optional).Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping andpreparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDFpacket to be received by participants after the class.

(expectant, infants, toddlers) Being pregnant or having an infant or toddler is both exciting and challenging! Feeding, soothing, sleeping, child development, safety, child and parent health, and additional discussions will be customized to questions and needs of families, along with time to play and explore. Specially trained nurses from public health and guest facilitators will join ECFE. Staff for parenting support and guidance in healthy decision making and effective parenting through the joys and challenges of being a parent or caregiver. In partnership with Becker County Public Health M State: ECFE (#F109) - Park by door E5

Instructor: Val Voigt “Winter Evening” Easy acrylic painting class. Paint along with Val and learn the techniques to create this lovely painting. All supplies are included in the class fee, 11 x 14 canvas, paints, brushes and apron to use during the class. Attendees may want to wear a paint shirt. Class is for beginners to advanced painters. This class has a relaxed atmosphere and is meant for you to have fun while learning to paint. Students complete the painting during the class session.Max 12 students

Instructor: Krusemark, Grinnell & Associates, LeeAnne@KrusemarkGrinnell.comThis intensive course provides a schedule of crafting a novel from start to finish, which you can finish in as little as 90 days! This class will also help you stay motivated throughout the journey. You will learn how to: select your novel genre and develop a compelling premise create multidimensional characters and immersive settings craft a detailed plot outline manage your time to keep your writing flow consistent combat common roadblocks including writer’s block master the art of self-editing: refining your plot, and fixing pacing, dialogue, and characterization problems. Receive constructive criticism from beta readers, explore publishing options, by the end of this class, you will know how to complete your novel and have the knowledge and confidence to move forward with the publishing process. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Instructor: Krusemark, Grinnell & Associates, LeeAnne@KrusemarkGrinnell.com Step into the magical world of children’s and YA literature—and learn how to captivate young readers like a pro! This dynamic class dives deep into the hottest market trends, age-smart storytelling techniques, and unforgettable character creation that speaks directly to kids and teens. You’ll also get insider tips on crafting submissions that grab the attention of kid-lit magazines and publishers. Whether you’re dreaming of picture books or YA novels, this is your launchpad to creating stories that kids won’t put down. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Instructor: Krusemark, Grinnell & Associates, LeeAnne@KrusemarkGrinnell.comYou don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for anyone’s online blog, magazine, or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to: find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay, conduct interviews and create interesting content, protect your copyright, write query letters, and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self published novel. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Instructor: Young at Art Co. Young at Art Club is packed with eight weeks of creative fun, imaginative projects, and hands-on art experiences! Each week features a brand-new theme designed to inspire young artists while exploring a variety of exciting materials and techniques. Students will build a Tiny World inside a collectible tin, create Glow-in-the-Dark string art and a glowing planet, paint adorable pottery and draw kawaii food characters during Foodie Week, enjoy a Halloween Surprise, design shimmering Fantasy Foil artwork, become famous artists by creating Mini Masterpieces on tiny canvases and easels, experiment with colorful marbling and paint mixing during Color Extravaganza, and sculpt imaginative creatures during Air-Dry Clay Creature Week. Every class encourages creativity, confidence, and problem-solving while students bring home artwork they’ll be excited to display and share!

Instructor: Kent Reisenauer & Ultra Snowmobile Club, United Lakes Trail Association, 218-841-3730Snowmobiling provides great opportunities for family recreation during the winter months in Minnesota. The purpose of DNR snowmobile safety training is to expose new users to basic snowmobile safety, responsibilities, ethics, laws and mechanical functions. Students will be driving a snowmobile (which will be provided), so wear proper cold weather clothing and bring a safety helmet. Students will leave the class with knowledge of proper snowmobile safety and a temporary certificate of completion. Each student will also pay an on-line DNR fee of $5.00 upon completion of the course. The official DNR certificate can be printed at home. Completed paperwork will be sent home with the students with the required information to be entered on the DNR website.Please bring appropriate clothes/snowmobile gear for the outdoor practice time which will be towards the end of the class period and a helmet if you have one. You do not need to bring your own snowmobile. We will have those provided for you. *CLASS WILL RUN WITH OR WITHOUT SNOW!Requirements: Must be 11 years of age before class start date listed above in order to be eligible to take this class. Certificate becomes valid at age 12.Reminder: Prior to the field day, all students need to have completed the online snowmobile course and bring the printed certificate of completion to class.Info for ONLINE COURSEhttps://www.dnr.state.mn.us/sa...Youth ages 11-15Complete one of the online courses: Student attends a one day class room review and riding performance course*Lead by trained volunteer instructors Certificate becomes valid at age 12.