Staff photo by Fritz Busch Scott Schmiesing of Hanska donates blood at the American Red Cross blood drive at the New Ulm Community Center, 600 North German St. Wednesday. The blood drive continues noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday.

NEW ULM — The American Red Cross blood drive continues Thursday and Friday at the New Ulm Community Center, 600 North German St.

Blood drive hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday.

Blood drive coordinator Ellen Friedrich said the American Red Cross is especially short of O type blood but all types of blood are needed during the critical post-holiday period.

Friedrich said donor walk-ins will be accommodated as much as possible.

Blood donors will be automatically entered for a chance to win a Super Bowl LX giveaway. Snacks and beverages will be available.

Appointments can be made online at RedCrossBlood.org/. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS.