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If you donate between now and December 17th you'll receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card.

Two to 3 feet of rain has already fallen in parts of Texas. And there maybe another 2 feet in the next 24 hours.

The American Red Cross reports a large drop off in recent blood donations over the past two months. They're currently short by about 61,000 donations. The shortage is the equivalent of the Red Cross going more than four days without receiving a single blood donation...

Summer weather and busy schedules might be partly to blame, but the Red Cross reports that there are 61,000 fewer donations than needed currently.

Summer is here, along with warmer weather and more fun activities that you can fit into three short months. But during the summer, the American Red Cross sees a significant drop in blood donations.

With the holiday season here and schedules quickly filling with work, family, and friend obligations, blood donations can take a dip in the winter. Give the gift of life this holiday season by giving the gift of blood. Take a look at these upcoming donation opportunities in our area.

The American Red Cross has joined forces with other local nonprofits, public agencies and private organizations to help out people that have been affected by the recent flooding in southern Minnesota, especially those in Waseca and Freeborn counties...

Earlier this month the American Red Cross issued an emergency call for blood and platelets. At the time of the call, blood donations were about 39,000 below what was needed to keep a healthy supply on hand. Since the call went out, donations have moved back up but there is still an urgent need for more blood...