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Non-Profits of Northern Minnesota: Meet Itasca Life Options

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published May 21, 2019 at 2:36 PM CDT
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Firestarters made and sold by Itasca Life Options
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CRAFTED by Itasca Life Options
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CRAFTED by Itasca Life Options

Jennifer Gorman joined us to today to tell us about an Itasca County non-profit that has been around for over 50 years - Itasca Life Options.

We are dedicated to providing opportunity, experiences, and employment for individuals that live with disabilities.

They also operate CRAFTED by Itasca Life Options in the Central Square Mall

A community art space for artists of all abilities. Person-centered and strengths-based program.
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Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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