July 2022

LINC REDWOOD COUNTY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 5TH PROGRAM YEAR

LINC Redwood County is launching their fifth cohort in September, and is seeking applications from individuals who are interested in investing in themselves and their community. LINC Redwood County is a nine-month program put on by University of Minnesota Extension’s Center for Community Vitality and the Redwood County Economic Development Authority, and a volunteer Board of Directors. The program runs from September through May, meeting on the second Tuesday of each month and consists of 24 participants. Those who live, work or worship in Redwood County or have a child attending a school within the county may apply to participate.

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Let’s beat our blood donation record

We have partnered with the American Red Cross again to host a successful blood drive on Wednesday,- July 13, at the Wabasso Community Center from 1 to 7 p.m. There are many ways you can help, but most importantly we hope you come out to donate. Please call Arlene at 507-342-5493 to make an appointment. All donors MUST have an appointment to donate blood.

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Wabasso senior dining menu through Friday, June 15

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.

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Michael Naatjes

 Michael Naatjes, 68, of Comfrey died on June 29, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Rochester. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, from 9 to 11 a.m. at…

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Marie Stelter

 Marie Stelter, 93, of Belview, formerly of Echo, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Parkview Nursing Home. Funeral Services will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, July…

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John Baumstark

 John Baumstark, 105, of Morton passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at River Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday,…

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