Earlier this month Becky Eckstrand, Director of Social Services, received the Minnesota Nursing Home Social Work Association Annual Service Award. Becky lives in Sartell with her husband Corey, their two kids and dog Bella. She chose to major in social work when she realized it was the first class she really enjoyed at Saint Cloud State University and she wanted

TONY WENZEL RANDALL, MINNESOTA 320-749-2428   e-mail:  chief@brainerd.net   Tony Wenzel was born and raised on a family farm near Randall, Minnesota on the 10th of September 1942 and just celebrated his 74th birthday.  Tony comes from a large family of which there were 12 children,…8 boys and 4 girls.   There was much work to do on this family farm

By: Katie Bailey, Marketing Intern As a former CNA staff in the Good Shepherd nursing home, I thought I knew everything about the services this campus provides. Turns out, I only knew a small portion of the vast services offered. In an effort to familiarize myself, I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Brenda Breitbach, Director of Rehabilitation,

Meet Bob and Lois Bob and Lois are the sweetest couple and their story is one of endearing and enduring love. Born in Wellpinit, Washington, Bob grew up on the Spokane Indian Reservation the third oldest of seven brothers. He acquired the nickname “Chick” and according to his mother, he was named after a wrestler named Bob Robert Chick, but

Meet Judy Judy was born and raised in North Minneapolis. She and her two siblings, Bernadette and Ginger, had a difficult home life. They loved, cared for and supported each other growing up and their situation forged a very tight bond between them. Judy attended Ascension parochial school through 8th grade and then graduated from North High School. She met

Enjoy the great weather this weekend by spending some family time outdoors and grilling up this great recipe. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Spicy Peach Glaze Ingredients 2 cups peach preserves or jam 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 small jalapeno, finely chopped Kosher salt

Carrot, Date & Feta Salad Ingredients 3 medium carrots 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons honey Kosher salt Juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds 2 tablespoons finely chopped dates Directions Thinly slice the carrots into ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, including any

Still not sure what to make for your Fourth of July weekend. Here our some yummy ideas we found to help you out!   Grilled Pork Tenderloin w/ Corn on the Cob Click here for recipe Red, White and Blueberry ColeslawClick here for recipe   Drumsticks w/ Biscuits and Tomato Jam Click here for recipe   Baked Potato Salad Click here for recipe   Easy

Meet Judy Born in Alberta, Minnesota, Judy grew up on her parent’s farm with her three younger sisters. They grew crops and raised cows, pigs and chickens. Judy graduated from Alberta High School and went on for two years of college in Moorhead for teaching. After college she taught fourth grade for about three years in Herman, which she absolutely

Meet Delores Delores is a charismatic, people person. Growing up in a large family of eight kids, she learned to enjoy the company of others. Her dad was a carpenter and her mom had all kinds of jobs. She certainly had great role models and got her stellar work ethic from her wonderful parents. She grew up in the small