Veteran uses GI bill to find career
Being a native Midwesterner, Larry Sutten is used to the cold and winter. Two of his hardest winters, though, were while in was the United States Army stationed in South Korea during the Korean...
Special needs residents enjoy their very own “Night to Shine”
Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs. Hope Residence joined the celebration this year at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Minn., one...
Veteran Returns to River Falls to Be Close to Family
For 8 years, 4 months, and 16 days, William Ray served in the National Guard. He enlisted and joined a unit in River Falls, Wisconsin, when he was a sophomore in high school. Following...
Team member nominated for ARRM Cares Award
Hope is proud to honor Shannon Johnson as nominee for the ARRM Cares Award, an annual award program which recognizes the top Direct Support Professionals in Minnesota. Shannon has served as DSP at Hope for...
Pumpkin picking fun!
Residents and team members from Hope Residence enjoyed the beautiful fall afternoon and picked out their favorite pumpkins at Barten Pumpkins. The group selected seven pumpkins to bring home for a carving activity.
Annual St. Michael’s butterfly release supports kitchen renovation project
More than 200 butterflies were released as a symbol of life and new beginnings during the annual St. Michael’s Butterfly Release held on Sunday, June 10.
Military Para-Jumper Learned a Lesson about Respect
Even though it’s been more than 50 years, Joe Hawkins still remembers his first jump as a member of the 11th Airborne Division, a United States Army airborne formation.
Leaving a legacy that cares for others
Surrounded by family and close friends at her mother’s funeral, Mary Gaulke couldn’t stop thinking about finding a way for her mother’s memory to live on.
Taking the time to greet everyone at St. Michael’s
It’s not a new policy or even something Administrator Tiffany Olson even has to remind team members of, it’s just something that happens at St. Michael’s Assisted Living.