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Park & Rec Report

Rec Center closing announcement/update: The Rec Center will be closing on designated dates through the end of construction; expected late summer: March 29 thru construction – Racquetball Courts CLOSED April 3 & 10 (Saturday) – hours will be 7 a.m.-12 noon April 4 – Rec Center ...

Family Living Focus: Simple tips to slimmer waists

Everyone knows that eating right and exercising are the keys to weight control. But not everyone knows these tips to help make your efforts pay off fast. Eat Breakfast. It is true – regular meals and occasional low-cal snacks help prevent the “famine-then-feast” syndrome. For a great ...

Public Health Corner: Small changes matter when it comes to your health

With spring coming and gardening plans being made it is a good time to think about how we can all make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits that we can follow all year long. Check out these 10 tips: Eat Breakfast. Start your day with a healthy breakfast ...

Antiques & Collecting: Local woods made useful, long-lasting furniture

Furniture made in America during its early days sometimes used expensive imported material like mahogany with hardware from Europe. But local woods, like pine, oak, walnut and cedar, iron and even paint were available and inexpensive. The use of a local wood helps identify furniture made in New ...

In Appreciation

Minnesota Brain Injury Force Receives Feed the Children Donations Minnesota Brain Injury Force, Inc. (MNBIF) has received donations from Feed the Children, Inc. MNBIF received four pallets in October of 2020 and five pallets in January of 2021. The pallets included cleaning and office ...

Family Living Focus: How to boost your brain power

Do you sometimes feel as if your brain is on “empty?” Here is how to keep it in shape so you can pump up your problem-solving abilities, fight forgetfulness and think more clearly and creatively. Practice mentally. Studies of athletes indicate that imagining a tennis serve or ski run ...