A press release from the Minnesota Department of Health:

Winter in Minnesota is the peak time of year for norovirus, an illness that should be as easy to prevent as one, two three, say health officials: Wash your hands properly, prepare and handle food properly, and if you are ill, stay home and don't prepare food for others.

A press release from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota:

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) just released the findings of their third annual Financial Literacy Survey. The results are shocking but perhaps not surprising.

A press release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation:

ST. PAUL -- Thirty-one state highway workers and 13 contract workers who died in the line of duty since 1960 will be honored on April 28, Workers Memorial Day, by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

A press release from the Minnesota Department of Health:

ST. PAUL -- News media now have another way to be notified when the Minnesota Department of Health issues news releases. You can, "Follow us on Twitter."

A press release from Arc Twin Cities:

As families struggle to stay afloat in this challenging economy, thrift stores find business is booming as shoppers hunt for savings on clothing and household goods. If you’re looking for ways to save money, but are not sure what to expect at a thrift store, here are some ideas for making the most of your bargain hunt.

Tips for thrifting:

Writing goofy press releases isn't a pastime reserved for private industry public relations firms.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture sent me the latest mixed up press announcement. This one was about honoring Minnesota producers during National Agriculture Week.

In Jordan, people recognize the value of farms, and some people even want to go so far as to preserve the best farmland for generations to come. The celebration is one that is well deserved.

A press release from the Minnesota Coalition for a People's Bail Out:

Tuesday rally at opening of Minnesota state legislature to demand protection for low-income and working people from effects of the economic crisis.

A coalition of organizations, bringing together union members, welfare rights organizations and others will hold a rally on the opening day of the Minnesota legislative session to demand that the state take concrete steps to protect low-income and working Minnesotans from the effects of the snowballing economic crisis.

In Jordan, I don't get called a lot of names -- at least not that I know of.

But in the mail, I get called all sorts of names.