Blood drive to be held at Sterling State Bank

The Mower/Freeborn County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold the Austin Community Blood Drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Feb. 4 and noon to 6 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6 at Sterling State Bank, 1419 First Ave. SW.

All donors will receive a coupon for a free beverage with the purchase of a meal at the Sterling Cafe. For more information or an appointment, call 507-437-4589, or register online at www.redcrossblood.org with the sponsor code 0172174.

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