By Senator Amy Klobuchar Greg Doeden joined the Moorhead Fire Department in 1983 because he wanted to help people. Thirty-four years later, he’s still working – day and night – to keep the city safe. Across the state, firefighters like Greg demonstrate heroism every day. They endure physically and mentally grueling conditions. They have to be able to lift 175 pounds while … [Read more...]
Who is this health care plan for?
By Eric Lee Harmony, MN We have now had a chance to see where this new administration sets its priorities. We have seen proposed cuts to the arts, to public broadcasting, and even to agricultural programs. Shouldn’t our values be reflected in our policy? And where is kindness? Where is compassion? Are these not American values? I find myself asking myself this, day in and … [Read more...]
Local Mixed Martial Arts fighter finds success
Chatfield native Chad Curry spent his high school wrestling career earning win after win, ending his career with a second place finish in the Minnesota State High School wrestling tournament in 2008. But, finding athletic success in a professional arena is hardly the usual outcome, despite being the dreams of many. Curry has found a way to not only do it, but with impressive … [Read more...]
Public invited to March 7 luncheon and reading of Femicide Report in Preston
On Tuesday March 7, Anne Detlefsen will be hosting a luncheon from 12-1 p.m. at Fillmore Community Advocates/Women’s Shelter, Inc., 212 Main Ave. SW in Preston to honor the Minnesotans who were murdered by domestic violence in 2016. The release of the 2016 Femicide Report marks 28 years of efforts by the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW) to document the deaths … [Read more...]
Free radon and nitrate testing Feb. 28 through Fillmore County Public Health and SWCD
Radon gas is found in 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, contact Fillmore County Public Health at (507) 765-2636 or stop by Marzolf Implement, 1221 S. Section Ave., Spring Valley, on Tuesday, February 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fillmore County residents may also have nitrates in their … [Read more...]
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s office to increase access to safe medication disposal
PRESTON, MN, January, 2017 — Sheriff Tom Kaase has announced that the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a grant for a drug collection unit as part of CVS Health’s Medication Disposal for Safer Communities Program. The new unit will be located at the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, 901 Houston St. NW Preston, and will provide residents with a safe and … [Read more...]
Promoting senior fitness
Sandy Tammel was headed down a painful and unhealthy road after slowly gaining weight over many years, resulting in her becoming overweight in her later years, which created many health issues and accumulating medical bills. Tammel had high cholesterol and triglycerides, became pre-diabetic, and was also dealing with fibromyalgia and arthritis in her hips, knees and lower … [Read more...]
Mental health awareness in children Root River Program in Harmony helps students succeed
According to an information sheet put out by the National Alliance on Mental Illnesses (NAMI), it reports the National Institute on Mental Health states it is a fact that one in five children age 13–18 will have a serious mental health issue. In fact, 20% of the youth live with a mental health condition, 11% of the youth have a mood disorder, 10% have a behavior or conduct … [Read more...]
A plea for health insurance premium relief
Last October, Governor Mark Dayton admitted that the projected significant jump in premiums for 2017 is making the Affordable Care Act “no longer affordable.” He proposed one fix for the estimated 123,000 Minnesotans faced with surging premiums of 55% or more. By providing a 25% premium rebate to those who purchase health insurance on the individual market, who are not eligible … [Read more...]
Active PT takes over where Fillmore County Physical Therapy left off
For years, the residents of Preston had to travel out of town for their physical therapy needs. Then, Physical Therapist Lisa Stensrud opened Fillmore County Physical Therapy in downtown Preston and began a thriving business serving the people of Preston and the surrounding towns. When Stensrud decided to move out of state, she knew she couldn’t just leave her patients high … [Read more...]