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The Big Red Bird Blog, named in honor of our giant 6′ avian mascot, is a great place to view photos and read about events put on or attended by the Cardinal family and clients. Read a few (or read them all!) and see if you can count the smiles!

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Bell Ringing

The Meadow Hills Residential Supervisor, Dawn, and DSp, Todd, took the guys bell ringing last winter. Daniel, Brett and David had a great time!

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ARRM Day at the Capitol

In 2019, Terry took a trip to the Minnesota Capitol for ARRM Day with DSP John. It was a day that he would always remember. The Covid Pandemic put a damper in Terry’s ultimate goal to attend each year, thereafter. Attending virtually just wasn’t the same.  Terry was ecstatic when he learned that he would be…

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Ringing Bells for the Salvation Army

Every Christmas Season, Cardinal of Minnesota individuals help give back to our community by volunteering to ring bells for the Salvation Army. In 2022 we had a handful of people do this, but here are some pictures of Lindsey from South Park, Cassie from Indian Heights, Hillary and Sam our Float RS’s enjoying their time!

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New family member at Fox Ridge

Kristie lives at our Fox Ridge House. Recently, Kristie’s cat Mama passed away. Mama had lived such a good life, Kristie really loved spoiling her. Kristie had a hard time after Mama passed away, so Alexus (the RS) had taken Kristie to visit cats at the local shelter. Kristie fell in love with Angel and…

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Clint Black Concert

Kelly and RS Porshe went to a Clint Black concert last November, after winning a lottery through  Life Mower County.  Kelly says she had a great time at the show, she really enjoyed the music, the A&W she had for supper, and especially liked the T-shirt she picked out!

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