On July 31, school staff and individuals working on the construction project at the Mabel-Canton School put their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills into practice and used the school’s automated external defibrillator (AED) to help save the life of Chris Meier, a State of Minnesota Inspector. The Mabel Ambulance crew, which also played a critical role in saving … [Read more...]
Team Pink: Stephanie Westby Shares Her Breast Cancer Journey
When Stephanie Westby and her husband Carl began making summer plans with their two children, Kaylin and James, they never imagined those plans would change so quickly. In late April, Stephanie received a breast cancer diagnosis that would bring unexpected challenges, along with an outpouring of love and support from family, friends, co-workers and the community. Stephanie’s … [Read more...]
Living Life Normally Through Breast Cancer Treatment
For Naaren Kingsley, life was following a familiar path. She and her husband Travis own Caledonia Veterinary Clinic and work together while raising their three children: Noah, 24; Priya, 21; and Avery, 18. When Naaren was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, her youngest child was a high school senior. The family was busy navigating basketball season and preparing for … [Read more...]
Relay For Life of Fillmore County Announces 2026 Guest Speakers
The Relay For Life of Fillmore County planning committee has announced this year’s guest speakers. Kim Carfizzi will share her cancer journey during the Survivor’s Tea, while Kathy Hawkins will share her story during the Community Supper. This year’s event will be held Saturday, August 29, at the Fountain Community Center in Fountain, Minnesota. The schedule includes the … [Read more...]
Chatfield and Fillmore Central Football Teams Compete in Speed and Strength Showcase
With the high school football season fast approaching, teams from Chatfield and Fillmore Central got together for a “combine” of sorts. Coaches from the Gophers and Falcons decided to do something similar to the NFL, which tests prospects across a range of speed, strength, and agility skills prior to its draft. The idea was spawned by FC and Chatfield strength and … [Read more...]
Auxiliary Challenge Met
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #4114 challenged members to work with their community to celebrate 250 years of independence. The goal was to incorporate the number 250 in a way that benefits veterans. Spring Valley American Legion Unit #68 along with the VFW Auxiliary challenged the Spring Valley community to collect 250 cans of soup to donate to the food shelf. Many … [Read more...]
Letter about preparing for the next bad air alert …
To the Editor, A scratchy throat and itchy eyes aren’t the only results of wildfire smoke. Invisible 2.5 micron particles are so tiny they penetrate lungs and enter the bloodstream to organs, including the brain. Effects include inflammation, heart disease, lung cancer, COPD, and respiratory infections. Even on clear days, 2.5 PM levels can be dangerous (airnow.gov). Little … [Read more...]
Steuart’s Natural Health Began With Teat Heal
In May 1982, Gary Steuart started making a single product in an apartment in Owatonna. The product? Teat Heal. Steuart had a friend who was an inventor who came up with the formula. Teat Heal was intended to be used on cows with sore teats. A dairy farmer decided to try it on his own badly cracked heels. Word spread that the formula worked well on people as well; soon orders … [Read more...]
Start With Your Shopping Cart
By Sara Mensink Over the last two years, my husband and I have slowly been making small changes to live a more sustainable life. This new way of thinking started while I was pregnant with our son. Having a child made us stop and ask ourselves what changes we could make to create a healthier, more intentional life for our family. There’s so many ways to go about this and … [Read more...]
Water Fun in Rushford
RFD put a post on Facebook that they would be bringing a fire truck to the Brooklyn field; the Ambulance Department soon followed with a notice that they’d be handing out freezies. Anyone approaching the field knew immediately something fun was happening there. Kids were squealing and excitedly running to the water. Fireman Evan Meier handled the fire truck hose, spraying … [Read more...]