The Caledonia City Council met Monday, February 14, from 6:02-6:55 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Amanda Ninneman, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Also present was City Clerk/Administrator Adam Swann. Council member Robert … [Read more...]
Over $3.5 million for school bus stop arm cameras Minnesota Department of Public Safety providing grants to 32 schools and transportation companies statewide
ST. PAUL — A child should never have to fear boarding a school bus or getting dropped off, but across Minnesota, motorists failing to stop for school buses are risking children’s lives. To change dangerous driving behaviors and keep students safe, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety is awarding more than $3.5 million in grants to 32 schools and … [Read more...]
Severe winter weather intensifies Red Cross blood crisis Hundreds of blood drives canceled due to storms
MINNEAPOLIS, February 8, 2022 — Severe winter weather has further complicated efforts to rebuild the national blood supply. The American Red Cross is asking people in areas unaffected by weather to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointments in their community. Dangerous snow and ice conditions have contributed to over 600 blood drive … [Read more...]
Blood donations critically needed in the weeks ahead amid first-ever Red Cross blood crisis
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, January 25, 2022 — While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Those interested in helping are urged to schedule the earliest-available blood donation appointment in … [Read more...]
Counties awarded funds
The Minnesota State Set-Aside Committee for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) has recommended funds be awarded to Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, and Steele counties for Phase 39 and Phase ARPA-R (American Rescue Plan Act). These federal funds are awarded through the Department of Homeless Security-FEMA and used for people with emergency needs. The local board … [Read more...]
Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVI
MINNEAPOLIS, January 11, 2022 — The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available. Blood … [Read more...]
New blood donors are needed now
January is National Blood Donor Month, so why not make a resolution to become a blood donor and help save lives. To find area blood drives and sign up for an appointment go to redcrossblood.org and enter your zip code in the upper right-hand corner. Donors should bring along a driver’s liscense for identification. Due to COVID everyone must wear a mask, and schedule an … [Read more...]
Red Cross: Donate blood now to help patients avoid delays in care Long-sleeved holiday T-shirts, chance at Super Bowl LVI trip for donors
ST. PAUL, MN, December 22, 2021 – As holiday celebrations continue, concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood and platelet transfusions for patients. Historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade persist for the American Red Cross, which supplies … [Read more...]
Managing stress and grief caused by big storms, tree loss and climate change
By Angela Gupta, UMN Extension Forester and Emily Krekelberg, UMN Extension Educator-Farm Safety and Health ROCHESTER, MN, 12/16/2021 - The news has been filled with the sights and sounds of devastating tornadoes in Kentucky. Then last week Minnesota was battered by record-breaking high winds after record-breaking high temperatures. This weather is not normal and is one … [Read more...]
Blood drive in Harmony collects 33 units
The blood drive held in Harmony on November 30, 2021, succeeded in collecting 33 units of blood. There were 37 donors that presented, of which seven donated Power Reds (two units each). Congratulations to these four donors who reached the following milestones: Kristen Agena – one gallon, Lovina Hershberger - four gallons, Randy Mohs - 13 gallons, Ellen Whalen – seven … [Read more...]