Freeborn County Public Health

10/13/2026

Join our team! Become the next Recovery Project Coordinator for Freeborn County Public Health! Learn more here:

10/07/2026

🏡 Operation E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drill In The Home)
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
Practice your home escape plan when the sirens sound! Test your smoke detectors and make sure your family knows two ways out.
More information on Operation E.D.I.T.H. can be found at: https://www.operationedith.com/m/

09/30/2026

Harvest season has kicked off across Minnesota, which means our rural roads are seeing a major increase in slow-moving agricultural equipment. Farmers are working long hours to get the crops out and put food on our tables. It's up to all of us to protect them – and ourselves – so everyone makes it home safely at the end of the day.

When you encounter farm machinery, keep these quick tips in mind:

Watch for modern lighting: Today's newer tractors and combines feature advanced lighting packages with multiple flashing lights and strobes that can sometimes be visually confusing. Instead of getting distracted by the flash, look closely for standard amber warning beacons and clear directional turn signals.

Give extra room to older equipment: Older tractors often have fewer lights and limited visibility, and operators sometimes rely on traditional hand signals that can be hard to spot or interpret. Give them plenty of extra space and time.

Anticipate wide turns: Large equipment often needs to swing wide to the left before making a sharp right-hand turn into a field or driveway. Never assume a tractor hugging the right side of the road is pulling over to let you pass.

Mind the speed difference: Watch for the reflective orange and red Slow-Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem. Because farm equipment tops out at 25 mph, you'll catch up to a slow-moving combine a lot quicker than you expect.

Pass with extreme caution: Never attempt to pass farm equipment in a designated no-passing zone, on a hill, around a curve or near intersections and driveways. Always double-check that the operator isn't signaling a left turn before you make a move.

Watch for dust and debris: Harvest operations kick up heavy dust clouds that can instantly reduce visibility, while mud and crop debris tracked onto the road can create slick conditions near field entrances. Slow down and give yourself extra stopping distance.

A little extra space, patience and caution go a long way in preventing tragedies on our country roads. Let’s look out for each other and drive Minnesota toward zero deaths this harvest season.

09/30/2026

It's okay to take a pause and reset!

When life gets busy, it’s easy to skip asking yourself 'how am I doing, really?' You deserve a little space to check in today. Whether you’re feeling balanced, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, there’s support here for you.

Check out CredibleMind- Great FREE tool for all of Freeborn County!

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09/29/2026

09/29/2026

MOODS & EMOTIONS
Catch the feeling before it fades
It often feels like stress and worry linger while brighter moments vanish in a flash. This week, we are exploring simple ways to train your attention to notice everyday joys and hold onto them a little longer. Check out CredibleMind - Freeborn County!

https://freeborn.crediblemind.com/