Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue.
Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading.
Thank you for reading! We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content.
Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue.
Your current subscription does not provide access to this content.
This All-Access Subscription provides access to all areas of the swnewsmedia.com including all content from all 6 newspapers:
Looking for a Print Subscription with Digital Access? Click Here.
| Rate | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Month | $48.00 | for 365 days |
| 24-Month | $86.00 | for 730 days |
| 7-Day Pass | $4.99 | for 7 days |
Do you already have a paid subscription to any of the SWNewsMedia newspapers? If so, you can Activate your Premium online account by clicking here. Activation will allow you to view unlimited online articles each month. To activate your Premium online account, the email address and phone number provided with your paid newspaper subscription needs to match the information you use in setting up your online user account. If you are having trouble or want to confirm what email address and phone number is listed on your subscription account, please call 952-345-6682 or email circulation@swpub.com and we'll be happy to assist.
I wanted to reach out to recognize the fire rescue, police and Allina paramedics and the 911 dispatch who helped to save my life back on March 22.
I was sufferings chest pains and thought I was most likely suffering a panic attack. The 911 dispatch help calm me and stayed on the phone with me until help arrived at our house. The fire and police rescue team and paramedics provided quick aid and helped me feel secure during this time.
They rushed me to Fairview Southdale ER, where I later found out I was suffering from an ascending aortic dissection, which I have been told can be quite deadly if not treated quickly. The ER doctors and nurses took scans of my heart and found the issue and began the seven-hour surgery.
Without the quick response of 911 dispatch, Savage Fire and Police and paramedics I would not be writing this today. I can only simply say, "Thank You!" I have learned that we truly depend on one another and have been amazed by all the help from family, neighbors and friends. It really takes a village!
Gregory Thompson
Savage