MCHS awards four $1,000 scholarships

Mayo Clinic Health System recently awarded two $1000 scholarships to students in its service area currently enrolled in an accredited college or technical school and pursuing a career in health care.

Recipients are Kacy Magnus of Blooming Prairie, who is pursuing a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences at South Dakota State University and Abigail Randall of Hollandale, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Oral Roberts.

Two additional $1,000 scholarships were awarded to non-traditional students.

Recipients are Keeley Anderson of Alden, pursuing a degree in Nursing at Riverland Community College and Cortnie Hanna of Lake Mills, pursuing a degree in Health Care Management at Ottawa University.

Volunteers sought for Veterans Memorial

The Waseca County Commissioners have approved a construction site for a Waseca County Veterans Memorial on courthouse property. Community volunteers are needed from the entire county to make this project a reality. 

If you are interested in honoring our county veterans, please join us at our next meeting Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the  East Annex meeting room, 300 North State St. Waseca. There will be no government money going into the project; it’s all being paid for through donations.

Flu shot clinic set for October 3 in NR

The flu vaccine is now available at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Richland. A flu shot clinic has been scheduled from 1:30-4:40 p.m. Wednesday, October 3. 

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 507-465-3216.

For more information call our flu shot information line, 507-379-2211, or go to mayoclinichealthsystem.org.

Absentee ballots available now

Absentee ballots for the upcoming November 6th General Election are available at the Steele County Auditor’s office. The Auditor’s office will also be open on Saturday November 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you have any questions, you may contact the County Auditor’s office by calling 507-444-7410.