It's been years since I've volunteered with FMSC. I used to volunteer back when I was in high…read moreschool '06-'10, they had a location near New Hope. I love to see that they have expanded and the facilities are nice. When you walk in they have a market that sells various handmade items from various counties. Even if you don't volunteer you are welcome to stop by and shop the market. They are a Christian based nonprofit but you do not have to be Christian to volunteer. They do offer prayer over the meals you packed after the shift but you do not have to participate in that if it's not your thing. The staff are very nice, welcoming and accommodating. They have smaller lockers to use to store your belongings which is nice. The layout of the production for is nice and easy to follow. They assign you to a table and you work with others to pack the meals. Very simple process. Clean up is quick and easy afterwards. It genuinely feels good to volunteer and see the impact you make. FMSC always gives great testimonials of the work they do. Check them out if you are looking for volunteer opportunities!

What a wonderful place to spend a few hours packing food to help the starving…read more The staff give a great explanation about why this is needful. One human dies every 4 seconds from starvation. The value is making you realize how good we have it here in the US.

I wasn't even able to eat the pizza, because when I asked the man serving it about how he was…read morecutting all the pizzas with the same knife he was incredibly rude. He said "Are you vegetarian or something?" I answered back yes. He responded with "Well you're never going to believe this, but in 13 years I've never had anyone say something about it". I threw my plate away, because that tells me that he is okay with cross contamination and also doesn't care about getting customers sick. They also do not apparently care how they treat their customers. This was for a corporate party event that I'm sure was very profitable for the company, but treating guests of the event in such a manner is a good way to turn future business away.

Terry helped us out with a last minute backyard rehearsal dinner since our original plans were…read morecancelled by Covid. The pizza is excellent with very creative choices. It really helped to make the evening special! The whole crew from Red Rover work hard to please and did I mention the pizza is fantastic and being cooked in a brick oven right in your yard! Highly recommend Terry and Red Rover Pizza!!

Restaurant is cozy and quiet Service is friendly and…read moreefficient- all were wearing smiles. Recommend the Old Reliable Burger w/ fries that were perfectly cooked. Turkey Melt sandwich was hot and tasty. Good menu for being the off season

I've golfed here a few times this summer, once as a fundraiser, once with family, and once as a…read morevendor guest. The course is beautiful and well maintained. So green and lush. It's not an easy course. Greens are fast and pin placement makes it rare to actually get a straight putt. Can I just say I birdied #8! That doesn't happen often. This signature hole is a short par 4 from the forward tees but still an accomplishment for me. One of my fav courses in the Twin Cities area.

Chowgirls catered a family reunion at our house earlier this month. I was so impressed with Danica…read moreand her colleague, whose name I did not get. They could not have been more professional, courteous and resourceful. Everything was done beautifully and they somehow managed to do it all in a very small space while flying under the radar. Thank you Danica and colleague. You made the evening wonderful. Chowgirls is expensive but for me it was absolutely worth it.

We used Chowgirls Catering for our agency holiday party this week and they were an absolute hit!…read more From planning to execution, the staff was wonderful and helpful. They helped us plan the perfect menu of small bites, while taking in our feedback about our guests. Delivery, setup and takedown was perfectly on time and Nicole was a pleasure to talk with and work with! The food from Chowgirls is phenomenal! The whole agency was raving and asking where it was from - we even had a couple of people want to use them for their upcoming celebrations! Some highlights for me included: * The hot chocolate tarte was rich and delicious - and it truly was a hot chocolate flavor! * The apple manchego sandwiches were the perfect blend of fall flavors, and everyone was shocked it wasn't a dry sandwich with all the toppings! It was a crowd favorite. * the steak skewers were perfectly cooked and tender, even served cold! * The mezze platter was delicious and filling, with some unique flavors Overall, I would recommend Chowgirls to anyone and would definitely use them again!

site shows only two adoptable dogs, neither of which came anywhere near what I'm looking forread more

This business is NOT CLOSED, they are a volunteer run animal rescue group. No formal hours, so most…read morecontact is either through email or phone contact.

We attended an adoption event and were told by the director that the dog we wanted to meet could…read moreonly be adopted to a family with a companion dog. But the bio on the site, which was written by the foster who actually lived the dog said otherwise. So the director, who hasn't spent time with the dog, is making adoption decisions for them without really knowing them. We met a few other dogs and filled out an application that asked us to list multiple choices for dogs, our vet's contact information, and 3 references. The director then selected a dog (that wasn't our first choice) for us and said we'd be perfect for this dog. We met the foster and the dog and there was literally zero connection. Our references told us they were "grilled" by a representative of the agency about our fenced yard, how we cared for our previous dogs, how did they know us, and what kind of people we were. One reference was admonished for the type of collar he used on his dog. He wasn't adopting a dog from them and his trainer is the one who recommended the collar. So how was this even necessary? A representative of the rescue called our vet twice. The first time they talked to the receptionist who answered their questions. Then they called back and asked for a vet or a technician. The receptionist told me they asked the technician detailed questions about our deceased dogs health care. The technician had to pull up the records going back close to 20 years. Then we got an email from the the director who chastised us for not having our last dog neutered. Even though our vet said it was healthier for him to not be fixed. Our first dog was fixed and he had cancer. The vet said this type of cancer was typical for neutered males. Our last dog lived a long and healthy life. So our vet was right, at least based on our experience. And the dog we were assigned was already neutered. So why did that even matter? We had to do a virtual phone visit where we put Warrior Dog Rescue on a video chat and had to show every room in our home, including opening the closets. They needed to see the inside of closets "to make sure we weren't hoarding cats or cooking meth." The adoption contract states that Warrior Dog Rescue reserves the right at any time in the dog's life to check with your vet to make sure vaccinations are up to date. And if they're not, they reserve the right to "impound the dog" and you are responsible for their legal fees. At that point, we declined to adopt the dog that was assigned to us. I understand you want the dog to go to a loving home, but to put someone through all of this to adopt a pet is excessive. And we weren't going the spend the next 10+ years looking over our shoulders worried that our family member would get taken away from us because a vaccination was a week or two off schedule. And then be taken to court over legal fees. This review is based solely on our experience and here to inform others of what to expect if they go through this rescue. Fortunately, there's other options out there.

I have been trying to adopt a dog and cannot get any response except that they have my application…read more Very sad that these dogs who need homes are still not adopted

I wish I could be as carefree and wild But I got cat class…read moreand I got cat style. (Stray Cat Strut) Huge thank you to Last Hope for taking in the sweetest stray cat that wandered into my care, strutting right by with her tail in the air in December. She was too much of a princess to get her dinner from a garbage can, or get a shoe thrown at her from a mean old man! Red Wing doesn't have animal control, and all local shelters were full. The foster-based Camp Companion rescue also never responded back after I filled out their online form...so the situation was getting desperate! Last Hope became my literal last hope, responding immediately that they would be able to place her in foster care after being vetted at a clinic in Burnsville. I was so impressed with their communication and caring--I can't recommend them highly enough! They really do have cat class and cat style!

We were fortunate to adopt our second dog through Last Hope and it was an amazing experience. The…read morefoster took the time to walk us through the dog's history and if he would be a match for our family, drove an hour one way to Plymouth to see how he did in our home, patiently waited for us to decide if he was a match for us, and gave us a free training session with an amazing trainer. They are an incredible organization full of caring people that want to make the best match for the animals in their care. Thank you.

We've been taking our dog to The Bond Between for his whole 4 year life at this point! Having…read morepurchased our dog from a breeder to ensure a hypoallergenic coat, we wanted to continue to support local rescues since we didn't adopt from one. The Bond Between is a non-profit veterinary clinic and rescue that provides support for rescue animals, foster animals, and other animals not adopted from them. We continue to see Dr. Gohr because she is incredibly friendly, sweet and affectionate to our dog, and knowledgeable on the veterinary services we have requested. Pricing is always straightforward and upfront, and portions of the cost go back to supporting the mission of the non-profit. It's also not difficult to get a convenient appointment or even a last minute appointment for an emergency!

I have fostered a few times and I'd have to say they have always set me up for success. The staff…read morehas been very kind to me and thankful. Helpful when help or answers are needed.