This January, National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to make an appointment to give now and help address a winter blood donation shortage. Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 150 blood drives forced to cancel causing over 5,500 blood and … [Read more...]
Red Cross volunteers helping family of five from Fountain following home fire
Local American Red Cross volunteers are helping a family of five, including two adults and three children, following a single family home fire off Hwy. 52 in Fountain on Wednesday. “After devastating fires, Red Cross volunteers connect with those affected ensuring they have a safe, warm place to stay, additional necessities, plus emotional support and help with long-term … [Read more...]
Local families that know the heartache of impaired driving crashes speak out
Two southeast Minnesota families that know the heartache of impaired driving crashes recently spoke out to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired. The event took place Wednesday, November 22 at Dodge Center Fire Hall, Dodge Center, Minn. Kaitlyn Hansen, a 16-year-old high school student, was hit and killed by an impaired driver on January 28, 2016. Going a step … [Read more...]
Community project touches many lives
It’s been over three months, but the effects of Hurricane Harvey are still being felt in Houston, Tex., and the surrounding areas. The staff and students at Juan Seguin Elementary School in Richmond, Tex., started off their 2017/18 school year on August 22 and were excited to go back to school. But after just three days of school, Hurricane Harvey hit and changed … [Read more...]
Think outside the gift box: Donate blood and give more life
The best gifts can’t be bought in a store. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give more life by giving blood this December. Alison Wissen knows the power of blood donations. She received 22 units of blood products after experiencing complications during childbirth. “I truly owe my life to blood donors,” she said. “Even the skilled hands of my surgeons could not … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile meets goal
The blood drive held in Harmony on November 28, 2017, succeeded in collecting 50 units of blood which was their goal. There were 50 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these four donors who reached the following milestones: Sylvia Leitzen – five gallons, Paula Michel – four gallons, Jane Montgomery – six gallons, Darrel Olson – three … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on November 28
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. Donors are encouraged to use RapidPass (redcrossblood.org/RapidPass), which is a tool that allows the donor to complete the reading and … [Read more...]
Free radon testing kits
Radon gas is found in over half of Fillmore County homes. Radon gas can cause lung cancer. The only way to know if you have radon is to test your home. To obtain a free kit stop by the sites below or contact Fillmore County Public Health at (507) 765-2636. • Friday, November 17, 2017, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., F & M Community Bank, 100 Saint Anthony Street North, Preston • … [Read more...]
Free rapid HIV screenings
Semcac Clinic’s clinicians will be coming to Rushford on November 28, 2017, and providing Free Rapid HIV Screenings at the Tenborg Building, located at 113 East Jessie Street in Rushford, from 1:30-4 p.m. (This is the same building where Semcac’s Senior Dining and Rushford Food Shelf are located.) The testing will be free of charge to everyone. You do NOT need to have health … [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 Acting State Director Mike Navin. “To help prepare would-be buyers for this exciting step, USDA requires … [Read more...]