In the five counties Prairie Five covers, we are fortunate to have a number of people who are able to present Dementia Friends, the educational session which gives a wonderful overview of memory loss and how each of us can make a difference for those touched by this disease.
Thank you, Yellow Medicine County, for your superhero efforts in 2024 with recycling and waste management! This year, we are diving into the whys and why-nots of recycling—why some items get a green light and others a big red stop sign. Plus, we will tackle how to properly bid farewell to those non-recyclables in your neck of the woods.
Addiction is a chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. The emotional impact of addiction often leads to increased stress, depression, guilt, and emotional numbness.
This January, WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc. is taking some time to discuss human trafficking and stalking. January is Human Trafficking Awareness and National Stalking Awareness Month. WRAP has provided services for victims of human trafficking since 2020 and has assisted victims of stalking since 1994.
One of the changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage for 2025 is the $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs at the pharmacy. At the same time, the standard Part D deductible for 2025 increased to $590, so that could still mean a large co-pay at the start of the new year if a person has one or more higher priced medications.
My dad passed away in April this year and I was asked to give a tribute at his funeral. I immediately typed up my notes, but at the visitation the evening before, I realized that everyone was telling many of the same stories I was going to share.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Are you all ready for Christmas? We are not and I’m ok with that. The kids wanted to decorate right after Thanksgiving, but I wanted to hold off until the first week of Advent was over, now we’re onto the second week and nothings done yet.
On Dec. 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November revenue forecast providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. Despite Democrat tax and fee increases of $10 billion, the latest forecast shows a meager $616 million surplus at the end of 2026 and a massive $5.1 billion deficit by 2029.
Did you know there is a Community Action agency serving every county in the United States? The Community Action movement began in 1965 and continues to receive federal funding to provide services such as Head Start, Energy Assistance, and Weatherization, among others.
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