Faribo Jennie-O lays off over 200 workers
Jennie-O Turkey Store announced yesterday that they will temporarily lay off 233 workers at the Faribault processing plant. Jennie-O announced the layoffs are in response to a low turkey supply due to the avian flu outbreak. Representative Brian Daniels said he’s been in contact with Jennie-O officials and was assured that the layoffs should only be temporary. He encouraged employees who are laid off to contact his office if they have any questions or concerns.” Employees can also call the Faribault Workforce Center at (507) 333-2047
Citizen surprises with native beautification initiative
The Northfield City Council met last night. During the open comment period, there was a pleasant surprise. A request from Norman Oberto regarding a portion of City property near the corner of Prairie and Jefferson. He was introducing himself and asking support from the Council to beautify the 2.7 acres of land. Mayor Pro tem Dave DeLong said Oberto was driving past the roughly mowed area and thought “the City ought to do something about that”. He then took the initiative and has been working with the Park and Rec Board as well as City officials to create a natural space there. He’s been working with Glenn Switzer of Switzer’s Nursery and Landscaping who landscaped his property at 527 Professional Drive. He’d like to see natural grasses, wildflowers and trees. Speaking of his plans, Oberto added that everyone he’s talked with and shown the plans to likes it and there’s “no downside” to it. As DeLong said “you gotta like the cost to the City”. (nothing) DeLong’s interview is posted online at kymnradio.net.
Hope Chest teams up locally with Apple Chev
Barbara Hensley is the founder of Hope Chest for Breast Cancer. They help local families who are experiencing breast cancer and are financially challenged with their most urgent needs. That might include keeping the lights on, the home warm with heat or making sure mom or dad can get to treatments. They’ll also pay for childcare. Hensley lost 2 sisters to breast cancer and in 2001, she started Hope Chest here in Minnesota. They have 2 retail stores that sell upscale furniture, accessories and designer womens clothing that is all donated to them. Hensley says they’ve also partnered with Apple Auto for the past 5 years with their Apple oil change for Hope. During the month of May Apple Auto will donate $1 for every oil change done at their locations. Hensley added that they get up to $6,000 a year through this program. All 4 Apple Auto dealers, including Northfield’s Apple Chevrolet/Buick, are taking part in the promotion. If you’d like more information check out hopechest.com.
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