The smallest amount of your time can make a big difference in the life of a Hospice patient and their family. Hospice volunteers come from all walks of life — retirees, homemakers, farmers, veterans, business owners, and many others. The one thing they have in common is a desire to help others during end of life care.
Minnesota 4-H held the Southwest Region BLU and TEEL leadership workshops on February 22 at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. Eight youth from across Redwood County attended.
Palm Sunday breakfast was held in St. Anne's church social hall to welcome all new members to the area faith community. The event was hosted by St. Anne's CCW, COF, CUF, and KCs. The delicious breakfast was well attended by new members and old, and much fellowship was enjoyed. Submitted
Learning how to adjust to natural changes As our brains age, we are less likely to think as quickly as we used to or remember things as well. However, the knowledge we gain from life experience can sometimes compensate for other changes in our brains as we age.
CJ (Charles) Theis was promoted to Financial Advisor with the practice of Legacy Financial Partners, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. As a financial advisor, Theis will work with clients to deliver a personalized financial plan that accounts for their unique investment, retirement, and estate planning needs.
The public is invited to an in-person construction open house on Thursday, April 21 to learn about the upcoming Highway 19 bridge repair project in Redwood Falls. The open house will be held at the Redwood Falls City Hall, 333 South Washington Street, and run from 4 to 5:30 p.m. There will not be a formal presentation and people are invited to stop by anytime during open house hours.
Native Americans make up a significant portion of missing and murdered cases in the U.S. and Canada. On Feb. 28, member of the Lower Sioux Indian Community, Juliet Rudie, took the lead as Minnesota's first Director of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office, housed within the Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs (DPS – OJP).
Businesses and community members came together Saturday, April 2, to celebrate Redwood Area Chamber & Tourism's 25th Annual Chamber Gala. The event was held in the Dacotah Exposition Center at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel and welcomed nearly 300 people.
The Wabasso Area Baseball Association is hosting a Guns and Diamonds Bingo event on Saturday, April 9 at the Wabasso Community Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with food available from Roadhouse Bar and Grill. Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. with chances to win guns, diamonds or cash.
The spring blood drive in Redwood Falls is on Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19, from noon to 6 p.m. each day. For a limited time the Red Cross is offering free Covid Antibody testing with your donation, as well as a Red Cross t-shirt (while supplies last) as a thank you.