You can help Browns Valley

A couple weeks ago, an ice-dammed river and a fast thaw caused about 60 homes in the town of Browns Valley, Minn., to be flooded.

Here are some organizations to help direct your volunteer assistance and donations:

• Lutheran Social Services
• Salvation Army
• Volunteer Reception Center, Browns Valley Public Library: 320-695-2315;
• Cash donations can be sent to the Browns Valley Long-Term Flood Recovery Fund, in care of Union State Bank, PO Box 334, Browns Valley, Minnesota, 56219.
• Red Cross in Browns Valley: 320-695-2313.