The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive from Wednesday through Friday at Crossroads Church. During the drive 132 pints of blood were collected. A one-gallon pin was awarded to Ana Olson of Albert Lea; a four-gallon pin was awarded to Jeanene Reese of Clarks Grove; an eight-gallon pin was awarded to Patti Kimble of Emmons; and a 10-gallon pin was awarded to Jan Birkhofer of Albert Lea.