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Albert Lea Serves As Model For Hopeful Blue Zones Communities In Iowa

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011, 9:59am
Albert Lea Serves As Model For Hopeful Blue Zones Communities In Iowa

The Blue Zone Community Project that Albert Lea took part in is now serving as a model for other cities.  That community wide project took place in 2009. 

Albert Lea was the pilot city.  In 2010, Beach Cities, California became the second community to become a Blue Zone Community.

Now, 100 communities in Iowa are competing to be the next Blue Zone Community. 

Among the cities competing for the title are Mason City, Algona, St. Ansgar and Charles City.  People are being encouraged to go online and vote for their community.

That website can be found here.

In 2009, when Albert Lea completed the Blue Zone Project, it was decided that residents benefited immensely.

  • Life expectancy increased 2.9 years
  • Participants lost an average of 2 lbs.
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Attend The Fall Festival On Broadway

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor
Thursday, September 15th, 2011, 7:18am
Attend The Fall Festival On Broadway

The Albert Lea Downtown Association is putting on a Fall Festival on Broadway next weekend.  They invite everyone to attend.

Visitors will enjoy a Farmer's Market, face painting, a bounce house and kids games, train rides for kids, hay rides, food, cooking demonstrations and shopping, among other events.

If you go:

  • Downtown Albert Lea, Broadway
  • Saturday, September 24
  • 9am-3pm
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Get To Know Your Grocery Store

Submitted by Melanie Bloom, ABC 6 News Anchor
Monday, March 14th, 2011, 7:06am
Get To Know Your Grocery Store

Get to know your grocery store and where to find the healthiest foods for your body.

Join Albert Lea Medical Center Dietitian Becky Goodell on a free tour of Nelson’s Grocery Store in Albert Lea.

It will take place on Tuesday, March 22 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Participants will sample healthy foods, learn how to read labels, and learn how to choose heart-healthy foods, nutrient-rich foods, and foods appropriate for diabetic diets.

Tours are limited to 10 people.

For more information and to register for the event, call ALMC’s Patient Education department at 507-379-2046.

For healthy recipes every week, be sure to watch "Fresh & Simple" every Wednesday morning on ABC 6 News Good morning!

Check out previous recipes on our website.

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Trail's Family Restaurant Named Restaurant of the Year

Submitted by Megan Matthews on Thursday, November 18th, 11:51 am

Trail's Family Restaurant has been awarded the National TA/Petro Franchise Restaurant of the Year, as well as the National TA/Petro Franchise Restaurant Top Sales of the Year.

The restaurant was also a top finisher for Franchise Marketing of the Year.  It placed in the top four nominations.

Trail's Family Restuarant has been featured on Good Morning America, Nightline News, USA Today, etc.

There will be a special presentation on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the Trail's Family Restaurant Banquet Room to celebrate.

It's located at 820 Happy Trail's Lane, Albert Lea, MN.

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United Way Raising Money for Flood Relief

Submitted by Mike Schram on Sunday, October 17th, 8:54 am

People throughout Southeast Minnesota are still recovering from damage caused by September's floods.  This week, you can help the United Way raise money needed to help people rebuilding their lives.

The United Way of Olmsted County is hosting "Live United. We Got You, Minnesota", a fundraiser for the group's Long-Term Recovery Fund.  It takes place at 7:00-11:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 19 at the Wicked Moose Bar & Grill, 1201 Eastgate Drive SE in Rochester.

A good-will donation will be collected at the door.

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Vikings Football at Wedgewood Cove

Submitted by Ben Bicknese on Thursday, September 9th, 2:24 pm

The Wedgewood Cove is promoting itself as a prime venue to watch the Minnesota Vikings this season.

During games they are offering $5.95 food baskets, giving away beads and prizes, along with a chance to win a $200 dollar gift card.

The Vikings play the defending Super Bowl Champions New Orleans Saints on Thursday night's season opener.

The game, at New Orleans, is scheduled to start at 7:30pm.

For more information about the Wedgewood Cove visit their website at http://www.wedgewoodcove.com/golf/proto/wedgewoodcove/

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McDonalds Highlights Local Dairy Ties

Submitted by Bryan Piatt, ABC 6 News Anchor
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010, 12:30pm

    They're a world-wide company, but McDonalds was highlighting its local ties Wednesday. The restaurant, along with Kemps, held an "Open Door Day" in Albert Lea talking about the importance of using locally produced dairy products.
    

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