The Minnesota Department of Transportation has $4.2 million in federal funding for cities, counties and transit service providers to help serve the transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities. Deadline to apply is June 29. Entities eligible for the funding are tribal governments, state and local governments, private nonprofit organizations, and operators … [Read more...]
Free health screening offered in Chatfield and Preston
Fillmore County Public Health (FCPH) and F & M Community Bank are collaborating to host two free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screening events. One event will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, from 8-9:30 a.m. at the F & M Bank location at 229 Main Street North in Chatfield, Minn. The second event will be held Thursday, June, 28, 2018, from 8-9:30 a.m. … [Read more...]
Give blood with the Red Cross during National Volunteer Month
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Donating blood is a simple way for those who are short on time to make a life-changing difference. Kay Whaley knows the impact of blood donations. When she was nine, she was in an accident and received many transfusions. That experience inspired her to become a blood … [Read more...]
Local family deals with effects of black mold
Scott and Trish Johnson were ecstatic when they bought their home in Preston, Minn., in January 2016. After working hard and saving money they were able to purchase the home they had been dreaming of. Two years later their lives were turned upside down when a drastic black mold problem was discovered throughout the house. On January 22, 2018 there was a winter storm that … [Read more...]
Blood donors urged to help restock Red Cross shelves after severe winter storms
Though spring has officially arrived, the American Red Cross blood supply is still recovering from severe winter storms in March. Donors of all blood types are urged to roll up a sleeve and help save lives. Winter weather in parts of the country forced more than 270 blood drives to cancel, resulting in over 9,500 uncollected blood and platelet donations in the first two weeks … [Read more...]
Help patients rebound by giving blood
In March, while basketball teams are fighting for the chance to be crowned champions, patients battling cancer and other illnesses are fighting for their lives. The American Red Cross is asking blood donors to help patients rebound by making a lifesaving donation this spring. Middle school basketball player Olivia Stoy received blood and platelet transfusions during treatment … [Read more...]
Second grader from Fountain chosen as MDA ambassador
Weston Bernau from Fountain is a typical 7-year-old boy who loves playing with his extensive toy tractor collection, riding his horse, and ziplining at summer camp. He also happens to have Congenital Muscular Dystrophy and uses a green John Deere power wheelchair to get around. Weston was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy when he was a year old. The disease weakens the … [Read more...]
USDA announces funding availability to help low income individuals and families buy or repair homes
AUSTIN, MN – USDA Rural Development has funding available for very low and low income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. “Our housing staff will work one-on-one to ensure quality customer service for all applicants,” said State Director Brad Finstad. “To help prepare would-be buyers for this exciting step, USDA requires applicants … [Read more...]
Local families benefit from Grace Place in Rushford
It all started when Carla Burton felt a burden to help a young single mother with nowhere to go. She knew she had to do something for her and others like her, and so Grace Place was born. It began with a shelter in Winona over 25 years ago. The shelter has since been closed, but Grace Place lives on, providing mentoring, early childhood programs, and help to families across … [Read more...]
Should you be screened for breast cancer?
If you are in denial that breast cancer could ever happen to you, join the club. This is a disease that often has no symptoms – no pain, no visual cues, and nothing that stands out to announce its presence in the early stages. The only way to detect it early is through regular screenings and being aware - knowing your body and noticing changes. How prevalent is breast cancer? … [Read more...]