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News from Countryside Public Health: Building healthier communities
I am Kiona Hermanson, Community Health Strategist for Countryside Public Health (CPH). You might be asking, what is a Community Health Strategist and what do I do? Great questions! A Community Health Strategist plays a pivotal role within a local public health agency by leading efforts to improve the overall health and well-being of the community. This role involves assessing local health needs, identifying social determinants of health, and developing strategies to address health disparities within our communities. Another questions you might be asking is what are âsocial determinants of healthâ? Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These factors can affect a personâs health and well-being. To explain it in an easy way:
Lakeview 5th and 6th grade concert held
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Strategic Farming webinar planned
Pull up a chair and join in or bring the conversation with you as you go about your day. Whatever works best for you, join us this winter to discuss some of the key issues and questions around commodity crop production facing Minnesota farmers today through the âStrategic Farming: Letâs Talk Cropsâ webinar series. This live, online program will provide up-to-date, research-based information to help optimize your crop management strategies for 2025. Sessions will be held over Zoom, which can be accessed via your computer, phone, or other mobile device, and will run from 9:00 to 10:00 am Wednesdays, January 8 through March 26, 2025.
ECHO Charter celebrates Thanksgiving
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Pioneer Power elects new officers
Pioneer Power is gearing up for the 50th year of the Pioneer Power Threshing Show in 2025. The annual event is held in Hanley Falls on the grounds of Minnesotaâs Machinery Museum in August. The new officers are (left to right) President Mark Antony, Vice President Curt Anton, Secretary Jeff Strand, Treasurer Shannon Johnson and Registration Coordinator Kim Jeppesen.
Falling temps and wind
The roads have been very slippery at times over the past week or so. I know the slick roadways contributed to many crashes during the long Thanksgiving weekend--including some fatal crashes.
MnDOT hosts public meetings in December to help guide Minnesota State Rail Plan
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hosting public meetings at four locations around the state this December to seek public input that will help guide the vision for the updated Minnesota State Rail Plan. Minnesotans can also provide feedback online.
Lakeview First Grade class celebrates Thanksgiving
Last week, the Lakeview First Grade Class celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with a Friendsgiving meal and Thanksgiving Parade.
Lakeview Mystiques host event
Last week, the Lakeview Mystiques Jazz and High Kick Teams hosted a âMeet the Mystiquesâ event.
Home for the Holidays: Regional Holiday happenings
Editorâs Note: Each week in November through December, the newspaper will be featuring area businesses and organizations to support shopping and gift giving that supports our local area this holiday season.