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Changes to Avera Marshall governing board announced

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MARSHALL — Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center announced updates to its governing board occurring with the start of a new fiscal year on July 1. Dr. Curt Louwagie, Amanda Sieling and Sr. Jodie Zimmerman completed their service on the Avera Marshall governing board at the end of June. “We are deeply grateful to each of our departing board members for their service and leadership and the time they committed to supporting and enhancing local health care,” said Debbie Streier, Regional President and CEO, Avera Marshall. “Each provided valuable perspectives and insights that ...

SNAP cuts could raise cost of free school meals for Minn.

Minnesota News

Cuts to the nation’s largest food assistance program will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to free breakfast and lunch. More than 1 million American children have lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, following a recent federal law. Now, as schools gear up for a new term, a portion of those children could be at risk of losing free meals — viewed as crucial supports for both childhood hunger and classroom learning. But the changes in cafeterias could affect even families who have never participated in the federal ...

Hennen, Seifert greet voters

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MARSHALL — Republican candidates for the Minnesota state Legislature said they’ve spent the summer trying to hear from as many area residents as possible. “I’ve been either campaigning or meeting with city officials in, so far, 34 of the 50 cities in the district. And my plan is to ...

Country star Cody Johnson rocks sold-out Grand Casino Arena

Minnesota News

ST. PAUL — In front of more than 15,000 screaming fans, country star and Texas native Cody Johnson turned Grand Casino Arena into a massive singalong Saturday night, delivering a 24-song set that blended his Texas roots, traditional country influences and high-energy stage presence. Johnson ...