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U of M Expert Alert: Solar eclipse and eye safety
On April 8, parts of North America will experience a total solar eclipse. While this is an incredible sight, using protective eye equipment is critical. Sandra Montezuma, M.D., with the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview, speaks about why looking directly at a solar eclipse is dangerous and how people can safely…
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Medicare 101 Intro
Medicare can be a confusing topic, whether you are new to Medicare or currently have Medicare. If you are looking to learn more about Medicare and want an overview, this presentation will help you. During the presentation we will look at: • Parts of Medicare • Medicare enrollment process • Eligibility for extra help •…
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IGNITE rehabilitation program launches in St. Cloud
One of two in Minnesota On Wednesday, March 27, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office officially launched a new jail rehabilitation program known as IGNITE at a ceremony held in the Stearns County Board Room in St. Cloud. IGNITE, which stands for Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education, is a program of the National Sheriff’s…
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CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital hosting
Surgery Open House next week Take a fascinating, behind-the-scenes tour of Central Minnesota’s largest surgery center and gain insight into surgical careers, the latest procedures, and advanced technology. The CentraCare St. Cloud -Hospital Surgery Open House will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11. The evening includes a variety of hands-on activities for all…
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Talking processed foods with U of M
March is National Nutrition Month, an opportunity to focus on healthy and informed food choices. When people try to eat healthier, they may start by cutting processed foods. But are all processed foods bad for you? Job Ubbink, a professor and head of the Food Science and Nutrition Department at the University of Minnesota, answers…
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Solar eclipse is highlight of April
By Deane Morrison, U of M The big event this month is the solar eclipse that sweeps across the continent on Monday, the 8th. Here in Minnesota, we’ll see a partial eclipse, with more than half the sun’s disc covered. Times vary across the state, but it begins shortly before 1 p.m. and peaks close…
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Talking motion sickness with U of M
In advance of spring and summer road trips, Tom Stoffregen, a professor in the School of Kinesiology, explains motion sickness and how to help manage negative symptoms. Q: What is motion sickness? Prof. Stoffregen: Motion sickness involves feelings of discomfort or nausea in settings with unusual demands on our ability to control and stabilize our…
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What to do about Medicare and Social Security when you move
Dear Savvy Senior, Next month I am moving to a different state so I can be near my daughter and grandkids. Do I need to notify Social Security and Medicare about the move? Relocating Grandma Dear Relocating, Yes, if you’re a Social Security and Medicare recipient you definitely need to let these Federal agencies know…
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Paramount Center for the Arts – April events
GREAT Theatre presents Footloose – April 5-21 Tickets: Starting at $38, students starting at $28, plus ticket processing fees. High-energy music, exhilarating dance, and rebellious determination. Everybody cut loose, kick off your Sunday shoes, and revel in this throwback to teen romance, angst, and the desire to dance. Based on the 1980s movie that took…
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CMAB Awards Community Support Grants to area arts organizations
The Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB), at their March 14 meeting awarded 16 Community Arts Support Grants totaling $137,128. The CMAB Community Arts Support Program provides biennial grants for administration, operations, equipment purchases, and to improve access and outreach to underserved groups. These unrestricted grants are awarded to nonprofit arts organizations that demonstrate efficient management…
