Freeborn County Public Health

12/19/2025

12/04/2025

Join us TODAY at the Fire Station anytime from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, we will be there ready to help you get registered!!!

12/02/2025

11/25/2025

The holiday season is officially here, bringing the excitement and stress of celebrating with friends and family. Whether you're traveling across the country or sticking close to home, please remember the importance of making safe choices every time you get behind the wheel, and encourage your loved ones to do the same.

Use and share these tips to help everyone get to their destination safely.

Plan Ahead: If your holiday plans include alcohol, commit to a non-drinking designated driver or arrange for a ride-share service before you start celebrating. Never drive impaired—it’s not worth the risk.

Remember: In addition to alcohol, substances ranging from cannabis and hemp-derived THC products to prescription medications and sleep aids can also affect safe driving abilities.
Prioritize Rest: Fatigue can be just as dangerous as impairment. If you are driving long distances, ensure you get sufficient rest beforehand and plan short breaks every few hours during your trip.

Buckle Up, Every Trip: Ensure everyone in your vehicle is correctly wearing a seat belt or child restraint, no matter how short the drive. Buckling up is your best defense in case of a crash.

Eliminate Distractions: Silence your phone and place it out of reach. Focus 100 percent of your attention on the road.
Extra Impaired Driving Enforcement will be on Minnesota roads over the holiday season. It begins the day before Thanksgiving and runs every weekend through New Year’s Eve.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Please make the commitment to be a role model for safe driving, which helps protect you, and those who share the road with you. Together, we can drive Minnesota toward zero deaths.

11/18/2025

Governor Walz has proclaimed this week Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW). Every day, traffic incident responders (law enforcement, fire/EMS, towing, public works, etc.) put their lives at risk to manage crashes, stalled vehicles and debris on our roadways. CRSW highlights the importance of protecting them.

This year’s message is “Safety Starts with You – Slow Down and Move Over!” Every second counts for responders assisting at crash scenes, and slowing down can save lives. Drivers can make a big difference through their vigilance, but responder training is also a critical part of the effort to save lives.

Here is how you can help:
Road User (Driver or Passenger):
• Learn and follow the Ted Foss Move Over Law. When you approach a scene with flashing lights, reduce your speed.
• If safe to do so, move over a lane to give responders maximum space to work.
• Share your appreciation for responders on social media during the week using the hashtag .

Traffic Incident Responder:
• Take the free, 4-hour National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training. This course teaches every responder how to safely and quickly clear traffic incidents.
• Share your perspective about working on the roadway during CRSW using the hashtag .

When a responder is struck, it impacts not just their family but the entire community. Always reduce your speed and move over when approaching emergency vehicles, tow trucks or disabled vehicles—it’s not just courteous, it’s the law. Together, we can drive Minnesota toward zero deaths.

11/13/2025

Behind every WIC appointment is a team that truly cares. To all our WIC nutrition educators, clerks, breastfeeding peer counselors – thank you. You show up with care and compassion every single day. Your kindness makes healthy beginning possible for many Minnesota families. This November, we’re thankful for our WIC staff – the people who make a difference every day.
If a WIC team member has made a positive impact on your family, drop a ❤️or share thank-you comment below. Let’s show our WIC heroes how much they mean to our community.

11/13/2025

WIC foods go further than you think! With a bag of rice, canned beans, a dozen eggs, a load of bread, cheese, peanut butter, and a few veggies, you can make something wonderful.
🍳Breakfast scrambles with veggies.
🍚Mixed beans, rice, and veggies for a hearty bowl.
🍲Flavorful vegetable bean soup.
🥪Sandwich with whole grain bread, cheese, and sliced apple.
Keep WIC staples on hand and combine them with fruits and veggies. Mix, match, repeat – you will be surprised how far your foods can go!