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While the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be on everyone’s mind, it is still important to protect yourself from the seasonal flu by getting your annual flu shot. This year, we are encouraging people to get their flu shot sooner, rather than later. You should get a flu vaccine before flu viruses begin spreading in your community, since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against flu.

In August a walk was held in Marshall, hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, both to raise awareness of the foundation’s efforts, as well as to celebrate the recently passed legislation regarding Seizure Smart Schools.

•Scott Kudelka, a naturalist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, will be giving three presentations at three different libraries on Thursday, Sept. 1. Mr. Kudelka will be retiring next month, so these will be some of your last chances to hear him present.