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Ambulance Association looks for needed workforce development, other legislation

As local ambulances look to come up with sustainable ways to continue, the Minnesota Ambulance Association was at the Capitol last week, touting proposed legislation which would help with recruiting and retaining EMTS, and paramedics.
“We are over the moon that it’s still alive and they recognize our workforce,” Dodge Center Ambulance Director John Fox said.

Cop kller denied parole

Andrew Lechuga Salinas, a man convicted of killing Claremont Police Chief Greg Lange, was denied parole for a fifth time during a hearing in St. Paul on Friday afternoon.
 
The Review Board voted 3-2 to continue for two years before another hearing would occur.  
 

I Was Thinking... Old Cars

Once a week, I meet for coffee with some retired teachers. Two of the group are real car guys. They have several classic cars between them. We started to talk about the cars most people drive today and the ones we grew up with and the changes between then and now.

Hayfield FFA receives $1,000 Donation from CFS Foundation, Land O’Lakes Foundation

Hayfield’s FFA Chapter has received a generous $1,000 donation from CFS (Central Farm Service) Foundation and Land O’Lakes Foundation. This contribution will support the chapter’s ongoing efforts to develop future agricultural leaders and enhance educational opportunities for its members.

'Marketing wizard' starts new business

A self-professed “local marketing wizard” is venturing into the business world with her own marketing firm.

West Concord Ambulance takes over daytime coverage

 
ALEX MALM
STAFF WRITER
 
For more than a year the West Concord Ambulance has relied on Dodge Center Ambulance to provide daytime coverage for its ambulance. 

Byron, K-M superintendents sign contracts

Searches for new superintendents in the Kasson-Mantorville and Byron school districts officially ended Monday night as new three-year contracts were signed in both districts.
Beth Giese, currently the superintendent in the Kenyon-Wanamingo school district will begin her job as the K-M superintendent on July 1 after signing her contract Monday.

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