Tag: American Red Cross

Blood Donations Still Needed

The American Red Cross has declared a blood crisis because of a shortage of donations.  The Red Cross says donations are at a four year summer low.  Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the American Red Cross of Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota, says there are places ready to accept your blood donation. The American…
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August 4, 2026 0

Red Cross Facing Blood Crisis

Blood supplies at the American Red Cross are so low that the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis—just the second time the Red Cross has ever used the word crisis.  Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the American Red Cross for Eastern North Dakota and Western Minnesota, talks about the shortage. Vosseteig has advice…
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July 28, 2026 0

American Red Cross wrapping up busy summer 

It’s been a busy summer for the American Red Cross. Red Cross Executive Director for Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota Kimberly Vosseteig, says they have had crews responding to disasters all across the region, which serves as a great reminder to be weather aware.  You can learn more about the American Red Cross disaster…
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August 19, 2025 0

American Red Cross Seeking Blood Donations 

The American Red Cross is currently seeking blood donations, and are encouraging people to donate their blood. American Red Cross Executive Director for Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota Kimberly Vosseteig says blood is always a need, and is an excellent way to give back to those in need.  Vosseteig says your blood donation can…
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August 15, 2025 0

March Is Red Cross Month

March is Red Cross Month and the Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota American Red Cross is offering a sort of two-for-one special for blood donors this month. Kimberly Vosseteig explains. If you’re not familiar with A1C, Vosseteig says it’s a check for diabetes. In addition to the A1C screening, blood donors to the Red…
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March 3, 2025 0

Red Cross accepting donations for Giving Hearts Day 

Giving Hearts Day is on February 13, and it offers a chance for area residents to support their favorite local non-profits. Kimberly Vosseteig Director of Red Cross Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota says they are participating this year, and she encourages people interested in making a donation to consider them.  If you can’t donate…
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February 4, 2025 0

American Red Cross seeking blood donations 

The American Red Cross Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota is currently seeking blood donation of all kinds. Red Cross Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota Executive Director Kimberly Vosseteig says the need for blood is highly needed right now, and she encourages people to donate as often as possible.  Vosseteig says organizations like area…
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January 29, 2025 0

Red Cross Needs Blood Donors

The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood.  Sue Thesenga with the Red Cross of Minnesota and the Dakotas says they’re offering an incentive for you to give blood. Thesenga also reminds you that every two seconds, someone needs blood.  For more information on donating blood, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED…
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July 11, 2024 0

Trace Your Blood

When you donate blood, do you ever wonder where that blood ends up?  According to Kimberly Vosseteig of the American Red Cross says now you can find out. You can download the Red Cross’s blood donor app at http://RedCrossBlood.org


June 4, 2024 0

Red Cross Needs Blood Donors

The American Red Cross is asking you to give blood.  Kimberly Vosseteig says a lack of donors has caused a drop in the blood supply. There is a blood drive Friday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham from 8am to 1pm.   For more information on a Red Cross blood drive near you, go online to…
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May 31, 2024 0