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Cold weekend temps on the way
I don’t know if I remember a winter that has had as much hoarfrost. We had another beautiful sight on Sunday across much of western and northern Minnesota of hoarfrost. The conditions were just right once again for the formation of this phenomenon. By the way, you don’t have to look far for hoarfrost to form as it is the same type that forms in your refrigerator or freezer.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, January 31st: American Red Cross Bloodmobile blood drive at Cottonwood Community Building. More info on redcrossblood.
Ag vs Habitat in Lyon County
A skeptical Lyon County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on Jan.
January is National Blood Donor Month
Upcoming local bloodmobile dates give opportunity to help January is National Blood Donor Month - not only a time the American Red Cross designates for celebrating those who donate blood, but also to raise awareness for the constant need for blood donations. “We are really grateful to those people [who donate blood] because we’re working all the time to ensure a stable blood supply,” says American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas region Communications Manager Sue Thesenga.
Free family-focused webinars January through April in 2023
University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of webinars to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to greater health, resilience and well-being. All webinars are virtual and free. Extension offers more information about the webinar series at: https://z.umn.edu/ExtFamWebinars2023Jan- Apr Follow links for each series to learn more about webinar topics, dates, times and registration.
Local team works towards solutions for substance use in rural communities
In the last more than 30 years since 6W Community Corrections Director Midge Christianson has been working for the agency, she has seen a shift in addiction in the local area. It’s hard to describe what the shift is, exactly, as it’s not data specific, but the driving force behind community members’ addictions, and the substances they find themselves addicted to has become more concerning.