How emergency triangles can be used on the road
Question: Sometimes while I am traveling I’ve noticed a set of reflective triangles out behind a semi? Can I use those on my personal passenger car if it were to break down? Any advice is appreciated.
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Kamolz honored as MCRA Member of the Year
Betti Kamolz, Brown County Recorder, received the outstanding Member of the Year award from the Minnesota Association of County Recorders (MCRA) for the year 2021. This award is the highest honor given each year by the MN Association of County Recorders.
School district COVID cases greatly reduced
After having to report on Jan. 19 that there were nearly 90 cases of COVID-19 in the school, Superintendent John Cselovszki was pleased to report at the Feb. 9 school board meeting there were only five current cases—two staff, two elementary students and one high school student. The January numbers had prompted a mask mandate at the school, which was allowed to expire as planned on Feb. 1.
Valentine royalty crowned at Sleepy Eye Care Center
For the past few weeks the staff members of the Sleepy Eye Care Center have been placing their votes for this year’s Valentine’s King and Queen. Everyone was excited to resume this popular tradition as they didn’t get to choose a king and queen last year due to being shut down and dealing with COVID-19.
Region FFA interviews held
The Region VI FFA interviews were held in Westbrook on Wednesday, Feb. 9 for Region Office, State Degrees, and Region Star Awards.
River Valley speakers compete at Crusader Classic
On Saturday, Feb. 12, the River Valley speakers competed at the Mankato Loyola Crusader Classic. This tournament was much larger than the previous week as there were around 300 participants from both Class A and AA schools in Minnesota. This tournament offered a varsity final round as well as a novice final round. The novice category is open to any first-year speakers or junior high speakers.
Have you considered donating blood?
While many people are eligible to donate blood, only 3% of Americans actually do. There is no substitute for blood. Blood and platelets cannot be manufactured. Right now our country is facing blood shortages that we have not seen in over a decade due in large part to the ongoing pandemic. Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 the Red Cross reports a 10% decline in donations and a 62% drop in college and high school blood drives during the pandemic.
Deutscher Sprachklub to meet
The New Ulm Deutscher Sprachklub will meet in the room attached to the MLC cafeteria from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20. Also, prior to the meeting MLC has a very good noon day lunch. Any and all are welcome to join in. The goal is to have fun speaking German and learn. For any additional information call 507-359-4114 or 507-766-5859.
Energy-saving tips for staying safe and warm in the cold
With the cold weather recently, CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers about simple energy-saving and safety steps they can take to help lower their heating bills while continuing to stay safe and warm in the cold weather.
Tom Goeritz publishes book of short stories
Tom Goeritz describes himself as a pilot, poet, preacher and teacher. He can now add published author to the list.