It’s SPRING NEWS! from Wabasha County SHIP

We are schools, kids, seniors, farmers, neighbors and main streets coming together to encourage healthier eating, being more active, and living tobacco-free.

COMMUNITY ACTIVE LIVING STORIES

May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists.

May 15-21, 2023 Bike to Work Week
Friday, May 19 Bike to Work Day

It’s an opportunity to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage more folks to give biking a try! Learn how this initiative is supported locally on our website.

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Wabasha to Kellogg Minnesota trail options map

A shared-use trail system envisioned by Wabasha Area Walk/Bike Advocates is continuing momentum with SHIP support.

Various stakeholders invested in a Wabasha-Kellogg trail connection are meeting on how to realize the project. They have obtained grant funding to do a feasibility study which is almost complete and identifies the trail options. Learn how to join the initiative by contacting Caroline Gregerson, City of Wabasha Administrator, at 651-560-4860 or by email.

Wondering what the Walk/Bike Advocates have been doing since 2018?

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Since November 2022, we have received $24,053.00 in Community Partner Funding Applications which are being processed or have been contracted.

Our current grant cycle runs November 2022-October 2023. We have $3,717.00 in Community Partner Funding remaining in our budget.

STAY IN TOUCH WITH UPDATES

COMMUNITY HEALTHY EATING STORIES

United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties recently launched Poverty Simulator to support communities in learning more about what it is like to live in poverty.

USE THE SIMULATOR

Introducing Isabel McNally, the new Wabasha Farmers Market Hub Coordinator.

Isabel is passionate about food access, supporting local farmers, and making sure everyone gets to eat well. She is excited to continue to build connections and relationships through food in her new role. Read more about Isabel on our website.

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Wabasha Area Food Share shelves keep stocked thanks to donations from Lakeside Foods and a new freezer from SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Partnership).

Read full story and learn how to get involved.

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SCHOOLS SETTING STORIES

Minnesota Safe Routes to School (SRTS) has opportunities to share.

Learn how SHIP can support this work,
see resources and read about local successes
our our website.

READ MORE

Congratulations to the Plainview-Elgin-Millville Safe Routes to School Team for being awarded a 2023 SRTS Planning Assistance grant to launch in 2023.

Learn how to get involved by reading the full story on our website.

READ THE FULL STORY

WABASHA COUNTY SHIP
Community Leadership Team Members

Randi Callahan, 3 Rivers Family Advocacy Services Coordinator
Susan Draves, U of MN Extension SNAP-Ed Regional Coordinator

Emily Durand, Mayor City of Wabasha
Brian Fries, Regional Sustainable Development Partnership
Sara George, Renewing the Countryside/Wabasha Farmers Market Manager
Jan Joannides, Executive Director, Renewing The Countryside and Zumbro Falls resident
Cheryl Key, Wabasha County Commissioner
Johanna Majerus, RN, Lake City Schools
Tina Moen, Wabasha County SHIP Coordinator
Chris Simonson, Director, Wabasha Area Food Share
Paula Thompson, Director of Hospital Nutrition Services, Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center
Amy York, Director of Special Education/Building Administrator, Hiawatha Valley Education District

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Tina Moen, Coordinator
tmoen@co.wabasha.mn.us | 651-565-5200
www.wabashacountyship.org

May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists.

May 15-21, 2023 Bike to Work WeekFriday, May 19 Bike to Work Day

A shared-use trail system envisioned by Wabasha Area Walk/Bike Advocates is continuing momentum with SHIP support.

Since November 2022, we have received $24,053.00 in Community Partner Funding Applications which are being processed or have been contracted.

Our current grant cycle runs November 2022-October 2023. We have $3,717.00 in Community Partner Funding remaining in our budget.

United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties recently launched Poverty Simulator to support communities in learning more about what it is like to live in poverty.

Introducing Isabel McNally, the new Wabasha Farmers Market Hub Coordinator.

Wabasha Area Food Share shelves keep stocked thanks to donations from Lakeside Foods and a new freezer from SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Partnership).

Read full story and learn how to get involved.

Minnesota Safe Routes to School (SRTS) has opportunities to share.

Learn how SHIP can support this work, see resources and read about local successes our our website.

Congratulations to the Plainview-Elgin-Millville Safe Routes to School Team for being awarded a 2023 SRTS Planning Assistance grant to launch in 2023.

WABASHA COUNTY SHIPCommunity Leadership Team Members

May 15-21, 2023 Bike to Work Week
Friday, May 19 Bike to Work Day

Learn how SHIP can support this work,
see resources and read about local successes
our our website.

WABASHA COUNTY SHIP
Community Leadership Team Members