Paulette Johnson described her brother John’s move from one nursing home to another as “traumatic.” John Johnson had lived in the Meadow Lane Restorative Care Center in Benson for about five years before he had to leave when the center announced its closure last summer. Since the COVID pandemic, nursing homes across Minnesota have been closing at alarming rates, due to financial stressors.
Hutchinson residents’ diverse backgrounds were celebrated Sunday when more than 150 people gathered at Masonic/ West River Park for the second Belonging Begins With Us. The event was part of Welcoming Week, an annual event featuring thousands of celebrations nationwide since 2012.
What parent hasn’t been there? It’s been a long day, you still have dinner to make, maybe lunches for tomorrow, too, and you just don’t have the energy to wrangle your kids into a new art project or plead with them to pick up a book.
Handshakes, a short speech by the guest of honor, and numerous well wishes were the order of the day Sept. 10 when Hutchinson service clubs honored G.
September is here. School is underway. I love shopping for school supplies. The array of notebooks, paper, pens, pencils and organizational gadgets makes me smile. I like having a stockpile of paper and pens waiting to be used.
Reconnecting was the goal of the first Ridgewater College Foundation Board Member Reunion Sept. 11 in Spicer.
Three scoring plays of at least 70 yards Litchfield’s offense displayed its explosiveness as the Dragons picked up their second win of the season Friday. The Dragons, 2-1, had three scoring plays longer than 70 yards as they handled Foley 2813 at Litchfield High School field.
Retired employees of Glencoe Regional Health are invited to attend a reunion 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/19/24). Career expansion delights this year.
Common Cup Ministry is once again collecting new and gently used winter coats and gear through Oct. 6 for their free distribution.