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Here's a video clip from the employee banquet for Glacial Ridge Health System, held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Lakeside Ballroom....
The Belgrade Nursing Home is pleased to report receipt of another Five-Star Rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily. This federal Five-Star Rating system is calculated from four different areas. These areas include the annual State Health Inspection, Quality Measures, Staffing...
Evergreen Park in Glenwood invites everyone to get a real Christmas tree for this holiday season. They have premium pre-cut trees available, or you can cut your own Christmas tree in their park. Hours of operation are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or weekdays by appointment or by the honor system. They are located in Glenwood, just west of Midwest Machinery on Highway 29 North. Phone number 320-760-2740. Find them online at http://evergreenparkmn.weebly.com...
Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood has maintained a five-star rating for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital Compare Initiative. The report released October 19, 2016 puts Glacial Ridge Hospital in the top 5% in the nation for the second time this year. Star Ratings make it easier for consumers to use the information on the Compare Websites and spotlight excellence in healthcare quality. Data is gathered from the 32 question survey that is sent to patients following discharge. The Hospital Compare...
One hundred million Americans suffer from chronic pain. That is about 1 out of 4 people who deal with neck, back, shoulder, hip, and other problems that causes them discomfort. Is this you? Are you taking medication to relieve your pain symptoms? If so, participating in Physical Therapy can help reduce this statistic and help you manage your pain. The APTA states, "No one wants to live in pain. But no one should put their health at risk in an effort to be pain free. Since 1999, Americans have...
October colors bring to mind orange, black - and pink. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, pink will be all over Pope County. Support for breast cancer awareness is shown across the country and will be especially prevalent here where Glacial Ridge Health System has planned an atypical "Women's Night Out" on Tuesday, October 18th from 4:30-7:30 pm urging women to schedule and get mammograms. Radiology staff will be present to schedule. At 5:00 pm that night, check out "When Your Plumbing...
Foot and ankle pain - no one should have to live with it! Eighty percent of the population experiences it, whether it's tendonitis, bunions, a result of an injury or a disorder. Dr. Alissa Redding, a foot and ankle specialist at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, is providing a free seminar on Wednesday, September 14. She will discuss conservative care, correctional orthotic devices and surgical intervention options that are available. There will be time for questions. Location: Ridgewood...
In honor of the late Dr. Mark Johnson, who passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer in February of 2015, Glacial Ridge Health System is holding the second annual 5K Scrub Run/Walk on Saturday, August 27. *Details at www.glacialridge.org/ScrubRun The fee is $25 for 13 and over; $12 for 12 and under. $50 goes to the top male and female runner. Below is a question & answer response provided by GRHS's Quinn Jacobs, R.N. and E.R. Department manager about the event. 1. What is the purpose of...
The public is invited to swing by the Belgrade Hardware Store in downtown Belgrade this week and especially on Saturday, August 13 as they are gearing up for the annual August Fest celebration. The highlight of the week for the locally-owned store is a Sidewalk Sale on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They are excited to offer 50 to 75 percent discounts on merchandise (sale prices limited to quantities on hand). Kids ages 12 and under are encouraged to sign up for the Radio Flyer wagon...
VENDORS WANTED! The second annual Farmers and Artist Market on the lawn at Central Square is looking for vendors to join our activity scheduled for Saturday morning August 20 from 8-12 noon. If you are a gardener with extra produce or an artisan or crafter looking to share your talent we have a spot for you. Fee for a table is only $10. Come join the fun at this outdoor activity. The activity will move indoors in case of rain! Make your reunion plans with us Waterama Saturday July30th from 1 to...
The Redhead Creamery held their second annual Open House to the public on Saturday and enjoyed a terrific turnout of people from throughout the local area and the central Minnesota region. Owners Lucas and Alise Sjostrom use the day not only to educate visitors about their cheese factory but also about dairy farming and the dairy industry in general. Learn more about Redhead Creamery at their website, where you can also purchase their delicious product! http://redheadcreamery.com Summer cheese...
On June 16, North American State Bank in Belgrade celebrated June Dairy Month with free dilly bars to customers who came to the bank. From left: Molly Tengwall, Stearns County dairy princess Kayla Herkenhoff, Stearns County dairy princess Courtney Klaphake, Nick Steinhofer. Both Tengwall & Steinhofer are summer interns at North American State Bank....
Glacial Ridge Health System employees generously invested in the future of Pope County by donating $8,826 during the United Way's fundraising campaign "LIVE UNITED." Since the annual campaign first began at GRHS in 2011, employees have donated $46,923 to the United Way of Douglas and Pope County. The donations go far, but never far away. 99 cents of every dollar raised in Pope County stays in Pope County. GRHS' United Way Committee's goal was to reach $8,000 with a pizza party for all employees...
You started a new exercise program to get more active, but along the way you got hurt. Now you’re in pain and you see swelling. Your shoulder is uncomfortable and you can’t move it as easily. What do you do now? The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body, and used in nearly all of your day-to-day activities and many sporting activities. Injuries and disorders affecting the shoulder joint are common and can drastically affect your quality of life. Glacial Ridge Health System and Dr. Eric Nelson with Heartland Orthopedic Spe...
Five realtor open houses are taking place this Saturday, May 28 in Brooten. Mary Savelkoul with Edina Realty is sponsoring the open houses at the following locations: 9 - 10 a.m. at 240 Prairie Avenue South 10-11 a.m. at 641 Roe Street 10 - 12 a.m. at 111 Western Avenue South 11-12 a.m. at 322 Prairie Avenue South 12 - 1 p.m. at 424 Central Avenue South All are good, affordable houses. Mary invites the public to come take a look!...
United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director Colleen Landkamer visited Redhead Creamery last Thursday to celebrate local foods and highlight entrepreneurs expanding their operations and bringing new products to market with funding assistance through USDA's Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. Alise and Lucas Sjostrom and Jerry Jennissen hosted Landkamer along with an entourage of USDA officials plus representatives of the offices of Senator Al Franken, Senator...
The Classic Co. Bar and Grill in Brooten is happy to announce the addition of Prime Rib night on Saturdays starting on May 14. They've also added nightly specials during the week. Stop in and see what customers are buzzing about!...
Chad Spanier and his company, Spanier Masonry and Concrete, are available to the Brooten and greater Bonanza Valley area for all your home or business's masonry and concrete needs. Chad is from the Paynesville area, and his wife, Kim, is a 1996 graduate of Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa. His business partner is Ryan Wuertz of Paynesville. Click on the graphic on the left to view their advertisement. It also appeared on page 10 of this week's (April 14) issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice...
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventive health event at Central Square Cultural Civic Center on 4/20/2016. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke...
Awareness of colorectal cancer, often called colon cancer, is so important because: it is the second leading cancer killer, both men and women can get it, this cancer often starts with no symptoms, and it is a cancer that can be stopped before it starts. Yes, simply testing for colorectal cancer can save your life. The colon should be checked regularly starting at age 50, sooner if you are at a higher risk, through a screening test called a colonoscopy. As stated by General Surgeon, Dr. Blanco,...
Packer Brothers and Precision Manufacturing hosted a bus tour from the the Minnesota Rental Association last Thursday. A Greyhound bus with over 25 business owners from all over the state of Minnesota got a first-hand look at what takes place at the manufacturing plant in Brooten's industrial park,with their tour led by owner Dan Kallevig and his operations manager, Adrian Rick. Kallevig gave a brief overview of the company's history while moving the group between the various departments of the...
On Thursday night, January 14 Michelle Ogdahl, held a Sip and Paint class at the Classic Co. Bar and Grill in the theater stage. There was a great turnout for the first time this event has been held in Brooten with nine people attending. The attendees enjoyed painting a winter scene and sipping on their favorite beverage! Michelle Ogdahl, artist and owner of The Paint Spot, located at the Cre8tive Escape building in New London, launched in October of 2014. Michelle's passion for art and painting...
The Redhead Creamery is the 2015 Brooten Business of the Year, an award announced on Saturday, January 16 from the Brooten Commercial Club at their annual party and meeting. Commercial Club president Jana Zenner prefaced the award by these remarks, "They have some ridiculously good service, good food, and have been on numerous television shows and magazines. They've been in competitions for best artisan cheeses. We're very excited that they are part of the Brooten community and excited that...
The crazy fun we had at the Brooten Commercial Club's annual meeting and holiday party on Saturday night, January 16 at the Redhead Creamery. (Video) Check out more photos from the event on page five of this week's Bonanza Valley Voice....
The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Area Food Shelf received a $1,000 donation from American Family Insurance agent Glory Schreifels on Wednesday, Dec. 16. American Family Life Insurance Company and its agents partnered to use Life Insurance Awareness month in September and the month of October as a way to benefit local communities. American Family agents around the country made donations to various charitable organizations of their choice, based on the number of life insurance policies their clients...
