Anne Polta
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Anne Polta covers health care, business/economic development and general assignment. Her HealthBeat blog can be found at http://healthbeat.areavoices.com. Follow her on Twitter at @AnnePolta.
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WILLMAR -- There are many opportunities for residents of the Rice Care Center to keep their hands and minds busy, from group sing-alongs to exercise classes to a Christmas cookie exchange. The skilled nursing facility's activity program helps combat the boredom, loneliness and loss of purpose that can happen when someone enters a nursing home. Rice Care Center leaders see the activity program as a key element in the care they provide -- which is why they're looking forward to enhancing it with the help of funds raised at the Rice Health Foundation's annual gala Nov.
WILLMAR -- Organizers of the Rice Health Foundation's annual holiday festival this month hope to raise a record $100,000 from the event. Volunteers say they're heartened by the response so far and optimistic they will reach their ambitious goal. The event already has a record number of corporate sponsorships and a record number of auction donations, as well as at least 25 new sponsors, organizers said. All 450 tickets for the evening dinner and auction are already sold. "Our mission is to improve the lives of people all over this area.
WILLMAR -- Organizers of the Rice Health Foundation's annual holiday festival this month hope to raise a record $100,000 from the event. Volunteers say they're heartened by the response so far and optimistic they will reach their ambitious goal. The event already has a record number of corporate sponsorships and a record number of auction donations, as well as at least 25 new sponsors, organizers said. All 450 tickets for the evening dinner and auction are already sold. "Our mission is to improve the lives of people all over this area.
WILLMAR -- There are many opportunities for residents of the Rice Care Center to keep their hands and minds busy, from group sing-alongs to exercise classes to a Christmas cookie exchange. The skilled nursing facility's activity program helps combat the boredom, loneliness and loss of purpose that can happen when someone enters a nursing home. Rice Care Center leaders see the activity program as a key element in the care they provide -- which is why they're looking forward to enhancing it with the help of funds raised at the Rice Health Foundation's annual gala Nov.
WILLMAR -- Three horses are in the care of the Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties after being surrendered over the weekend by their Kerkhoven owners. The two mares and one colt were suffering from neglect and in need of veterinary care, Steve Gardner, chairman of the Humane Society Board, said Monday. Gardner said both mares were thin, and one of them may be pregnant. The colt has a deep wound on one leg and might not survive, he said. "They're under veterinary care right now.
WILLMAR -- Three horses are in the care of the Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties after being surrendered over the weekend by their Kerkhoven owners. The two mares and one colt were suffering from neglect and in need of veterinary care, Steve Gardner, chairman of the Humane Society Board, said Monday. Gardner said both mares were thin, and one of them may be pregnant. The colt has a deep wound on one leg and might not survive, he said. "They're under veterinary care right now.
WILLMAR -- Governing board members of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission voted Thursday to adopt a 2013 budget that's virtually unchanged from this year. The budget calls for spending $506,707 next year on programs and staffing, and taking in the same amount in revenue. The bulk of the revenue -- $455,000 -- comes from the property tax levy, which has remained flat since the 2010 budget. It's an austere budget that leaves little to spare, said Steve Renquist, executive director of the Economic Development Commission. "We'll probably spend the majority
WILLMAR -- Lyle Koenen finds himself on familiar ground these days as he campaigns for the Minnesota Senate in District 17. Born in Willmar and raised on a farm near Maynard, the 56-year-old Koenen is a 10-year veteran of the state Legislature, first as a member of the House of Representatives and then this spring winning election to the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Sen.
WILLMAR -- As he campaigns in the new Senate District 17 this fall, Joe Gimse is emphasizing one constant: his record. The Republican from Willmar, first elected to the Senate in 2006, is seeking another term.