June 2022

Local student named to Dean's List at UW-Superior Submitted The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named Carter Brown of Redwood Falls to the Dean's List for academic achievement during the Spring 2022 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must have completed 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

In a recent decision, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) unanimously voted that it has existing authority over carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines. Summit Carbon Solutions and Navigator Ventures LLC each have proposed multi-state CO2 pipeline projects that will cross Minnesota.

Gina Huhnerkoch of Redwood Falls is the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship from the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC). Huhnerkoch is currently studying Agricultural Education at Southwest Minnesota State University.

•How many servings of dairy should I have daily? The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that all Americans over the age of nine should consume three cups/servings of milk or milk products each day (1 cup of milk, 1 1/2 ounces of natural cheese or 2 ounces of processed cheese equals one serving); two and a half cups per day are recommended for children aged four-eight years; and two cups per day for children aged two-three years. •What are the health benefits of dairy foods? Enjoying three servings of dairy foods including milk, cheese or yogurt, is a deliciously easy way to help build stronger bones and healthier bodies because together, these foods provide a powerful package of nutrients.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wabasso Senior Dining is only offering home delivery of meals, until further notice. Home delivery is available to those residing in Wabasso, Wanda, Lucan, Seaforth, Vesta, Delhi, Lamberton, Redwood Falls, Clements, Morton, Fairfax, Franklin, Gibbon, and Winthrop. To order a meal, or for more information, call Diane at 507-829-2385. You are asked to call one day prior by noon to order a meal. The cost is $4 a meal for those ages 60 and over; $2 on Thursdays for Wabasso residents. Menus are subject to change.

The American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) is proud to announce that Dr. Peter Petracek is the winner of the 2022 ASHS Outstanding Industry Scientist Award.