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    April 19, 2019
    Slim Down With RiverTown: Weigh-in doesn't mean the pattern ends in May
    First, congratulations on being less than a month away from the end of the Slim Down with RiverTown. I'm sure there have been highs and lows...
    lifestyle/healthApril 19, 2019 - 12:00pm
    April 17, 2019
    Gage Robinson, pictured her with his mother, Penny Robinson, and his brother, Jordan Perryman, at Gillette Children's Hospital in St. Paul. Gage was dropped and shaken when he was just 10 weeks old, presenting a difficult battle, first for his life, and now for trying to become a high school student in Cannon Falls. Photo courtesy of Penny Robinson
    Thriving in the face of adversity: Gage Robinson is beating the odds
    CANNON FALLS — The first thing you'll notice when meeting Gage Robinson is his infectious smile, one that seemingly spreads from ear to...
    lifestyle/healthApril 17, 2019 - 7:00pm
    April 15, 2019
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    VIDEO: Inaugural flag ceremony in Red Wing promotes impact of organ donation
    A flag raised Monday, April 15, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing serves as a visual reminder of the impact one person can make...
    lifestyle/healthApril 15, 2019 - 11:17am
    April 12, 2019
    MCHS Red Wing raising flag in honor of organ donors
    Mayo Clinic Health System will hold a brief flag-raising ceremony on the Red Wing medical center campus 8:45 a.m. Monday, April 15, in honor those who gave "the gift of life." In addition, the purpose is to encourage people to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor. The event...
    lifestyle/healthApril 12, 2019 - 3:27pm
    Don't get stuck on the weightloss number
    A Google search for "diet" brings up over 1 billion results. On the first page you will find a mix of weight-loss diets, warnings of bad diet...
    lifestyle/healthApril 12, 2019 - 11:00am
    April 5, 2019
    Warmer weather means it's patio season
    Springtime and warmer weather are supposed to induce greater motivation to get outside and exercise, especially in the bitterly cold Midwest where we have to take advantage of the weather when it's bearable. As it's begun to warm up, I've ditched the treadmill and enjoyed a few comfortable...
    lifestyle/healthApril 5, 2019 - 11:30am
    April 2, 2019
    Rankings shine spotlight on county health topics
    Minnesota is consistently ranked as one of the healthiest states in the nation, and the state has a strong local public health system. Our local...
    lifestyle/healthApril 2, 2019 - 5:00am
    April 1, 2019
    Enjoy outdoors as spring, summer approach
    The snow has finally started to melt, which means winter is coming to an end. The spring season is right around the corner and that means warmer...
    lifestyle/healthApril 1, 2019 - 9:28am
    March 28, 2019
    Prescott has allotted sand and bags this week for residents who wish to assemble and use them for free. One sandbag station is located at the public beach on Lake Street and another one at the parking lot between the railroad tracks and Eagle Point Condominiums. Rachel Helgeson / RiverTown Multimedia
    What can Pierce County expect this year as far as flooding?
    Todd Krause, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, reported flooding updates at a March 13 Pierce County Local...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 28, 2019 - 8:00am
    CARE Clinic will mark its move to College Avenue with an open house 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30. The facility is located in the Seminary Profressional Building. Cate Zenzen / RiverTown Multimedia
    Continuing to CARE for the uninsured
    "Integrated health care for the underserved provided for the community by the community" is the vision of the Red Wing CARE Clinic. An acronym...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 28, 2019 - 5:00am
    March 22, 2019
    Make a realistic fitness plan, then implement it
    I've been struggling to consistently workout since Slim Down started. Last month, I wrote about dedicating myself to cooking more and attempting...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 22, 2019 - 11:00am
    March 21, 2019
    Jim and LaRita Brown are pictured in their Red Wing house March 15, 2019. Jim Brown is home recovering after sustaining a heart attack while blowing snow in a February blizzard. Michael Brun / RiverTown Multimedia
    'It took a village': Right people, right time help save a heart attack victim
    RED WING — As Minnesota winters go, this year was a bad one. For Jim Brown of Red Wing, it could have been worse. It could have been his...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 21, 2019 - 5:00am
    March 20, 2019
    Kaylie Brand
    Viewpoint: You can't buy health, but you can buy local foods
    Even though health cannot be purchased, smart decisions can be made when purchasing foods. With the increasing amount of information on new food...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 20, 2019 - 12:58pm
    March 15, 2019
    Overate? Don't overcompensate
    So, my February diet didn't go as well as planned. My meal planning wasn't as diligent as I had hoped, resulting in more eating out and buying...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 15, 2019 - 10:00am
    March 8, 2019
    Yes, enjoy winter workouts outdoors
    Editor's note: This column is one in a series as three RiverTown Multimedia reporters take part in the Slim Down with RiverTown weightloss challenge....
    lifestyle/healthMarch 8, 2019 - 11:30am
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