Posted on November 21 at 10:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I haven't lived in the area for several years now, yet I am so happy to see the good use of the United way. It's been several years since I've seen Rosie and Dede but I'm glad to see the great oppertunities for them. It's humbling to know that there are people to help others in need. Keep up the great work Freeborn county.

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Posted on August 29 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

As a former Good Sam employee, I truley feel for the Residents, families and the other employees. Although it has been several years since I was an employee I have always had great repect for the nursing home and what it stands for. And in no way is the Good Samaritian Society of Albert Lea to blame. What these teenagers have done is unforgivable. And solely their responsiblity and blame. It brought me to tears that the state report was posted on the internet, but all of their documents are public reports. It made me even angrier to read what was reported. To have the disrespect for these people is unbleivable, and to intentionally choose residents that can't speak for themselves only proves they knew it was wrong prior to the first incident.
For the reports Good Sam, ALPD, and the health department handled it very professionally and appropriatley. If Minnesota is anything like Iowa not only will they be losing their CNA registration, but they should be charged with legal charges such as assault and battery. Not only will they never beable to work as CNA's again but they won't beable to work in any enviroment that involves care or direct contact of a child or dependent adult.
These teenagers have noone to blame but themselves. The sad is part is that people who were aware of the situation should have come forward sooner and ended this entire situation much sooner. I hope everyone out there who reads this will have the courage to stand up for what is right and report any situation that seems a little fishy.
My heart goes out to those victims and their familes, what a terrible way to find out the details to the incident with your loved ones.

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