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Substitute – we frequently use the term to describe an individual who is taking the place of the original starter or the full-time employee typically assigned to the role. A substitute is essential …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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3/14/25
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False spring happens nearly every year. Whether it be in February or mid-March we always have one week out of the winter here in Minnesota that warms up and lets you think that Spring just might be …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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3/7/25
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Have you ever wondered why some family members fall ill while others remain perfectly healthy? If “germs” truly controlled our health outcomes, shouldn’t we all get sick when exposed to the …
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By Dr. Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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3/7/25
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I have had this Red Wing crock around the farm for most of my life. I remember when my parents got it. It was in October of 1968. Our neighbors, Lester & Lillian Derby, had a farm auction since they …
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By Terry Campbell
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2/21/25
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This is probably a guy thing but I don’t like to throw out old underwear. If it still fits and the elastic still holds, I should be able to get another time to wear it before I finally have to let …
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By Emery Kleven
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2/21/25
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We are all familiar with the concept of “comfort food.” When you want to celebrate, or you want to introduce some happy experience into a day that has been challenging then you may be choosing a …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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2/14/25
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Living in the age of information, it can feel like options for everything are abundant, perhaps even to a paralyzing degree. There are dozens of subscription services you can sign up for, everything …
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By Brian Kettering, Director of Day Camps at Camp Victory, Zumbro Falls
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2/7/25
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It seems the way we think about alcohol consumption may be on the verge of a major shift. According to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and a recently released report, alcohol is now officially …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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2/7/25
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There is nothing I fear more on this earth than geese… well maybe snakes, but geese are the more immediate threat. Because here in Minnesota geese are everywhere.
Geese are at the park, in the …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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2/7/25
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Spending my life as a farmer I have learned to repair most types of equipment. To begin with it was a necessity. Farming in the mid 1980’s was a survival mode existence. I took it for granted, if …
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By Terry Campbell
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1/24/25
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When it comes to spine health, planks are one of the best exercises you can integrate into your routine. I’ve worked with countless individuals who struggle with posture issues and lower back pain, …
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By Dr. Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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1/10/25
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The concept of designated “outdoor time” is a mostly recent phenomenon. Some folks born in a year that starts with the number 19 can remember a time where your mother gave you a designated inside …
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By Brian Kettering, Director of Day Camps at Camp Victory, Zumbro Falls, MN
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1/10/25
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2025. How can it already be 2025? It feels like not too long ago we were ringing in the new decade. I could take the time to talk about the first five years of the 2020s, but instead I’m going to …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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1/10/25
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What are the results of the choices you and I make? In this season of reflection and resetting, we can see how a choice made last year or a few years ago resulted in a specific outcome. Some outcomes …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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1/10/25
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This time of year probably stirs up more family memories than any other time of year. Families gather during this holiday season to share meals together, share gifts, and maybe watch a movie or …
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By Emery Kleven
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12/13/24
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I always liked Christmas, it was a fun season. I remember going to town and walking the snowy cold streets from store to store and listening to Christmas music playing on the outside speakers. I …
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By Terry Campbell
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12/13/24
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What do you know about alcohol? Is a little alcohol once in while okay? During a physical exam a frequent question asked is how much alcohol you consume, so what is the big deal? Let’s identify …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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12/6/24
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Once again Christmas is rolling around for the year. Christmas is my father’s favorite holiday. He loves the presents and the food, but the thing he gets most into with it is the Christmas tree. …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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11/29/24
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Resistance weight training is a highly effective exercise method that offers numerous health benefits, particularly for those conscious of maintaining their vitality and youthfulness. One of the most …
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11/29/24
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What do you know about cholesterol? Is it good to have cholesterol, or is it bad? Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? What is the big deal about cholesterol? It is one of the most …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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11/8/24
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